5 days ago · The Trump administration is suing Chicago over what are known as sanctuary laws. The administration claims the nation’s third-largest city “thwarts” federal efforts to enforce immigration laws.

4 days ago · In its lawsuit, filed Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice says Chicago’s Welcoming City Act, Cook County’s Ordinance 11-O-73 and Illinois’ Way Forward Act allegedly discriminate against ...

5 days ago · The Trump administration filed suit in a Chicago federal court on Thursday, alleging that sanctuary laws in Illinois, Chicago and Cook County are obstructing the federal government’s ability to ...

5 days ago · Justice Department sues Chicago and Illinois over 'sanctuary' laws. Updated February 6, 2025 2:49 PM ET Originally published February 6, 2025 11:37 AM ET. Heard on All Things Considered.

5 days ago · Chicago’s path to being a sanctuary city began more than 40 years ago. Here’s a look back at the leaders and laws that have shaped Chicago’s involvement with the sanctuary movement.

5 days ago · SPRINGFIELD — President Donald Trump’s administration went to court Thursday to challenge sanctuary policies in the state of Illinois, Cook County and the city of Chicago that limit the powers...

Jan 13, 2025 · As Chicago enters its 40th year as a sanctuary city, Mayor Brandon Johnson has reaffirmed Chicago’s commitment. Today thousands of refugees and undocumented immigrants have found a safe haven in Chicago — a point of pride for those who believe offering sanctuary is a matter of human rights and a point of consternation for those who see it ...

Oct 20, 2023 · Chicago has been a self-proclaimed sanctuary city for more than 38 years, with five mayors vowing to shield all immigrants in Chicago from federal agents, regardless of whether they are citizens, permanent residents or asylum seekers.

What does it mean that Chicago is a Sanctuary City? Chicago’s Welcoming City Ordinance means that the City will not ask about your immigration status, disclose that information to authorities, or, most importantly, deny you City services based on your immigration status. Why does Chicago choose not to partner with Immigrations Customs ...

Jan 15, 2025 · Chicago’s sanctuary city ordinance, which has existed in some form for decades but was sharpened during Trump’s first term, bans official cooperation between local law enforcement and federal...