Summary
President Donald Trump criticized Chicago leaders for not protecting federal immigration officers, suggesting jail time for the Mayor and Governor. This follows conflicts between protesters and ICE agents, and legal actions by Illinois officials to stop Trump's National Guard deployment to Chicago. Additionally, Pope Leo called on U.S. bishops to oppose Trump's immigration policies.
Key Facts
- President Trump said Chicago's Mayor and Illinois Governor should be jailed for not safeguarding federal officers.
- Protests intensified near an ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois.
- Operation Midway Blitz resulted in 900 immigration-related arrests around Chicago.
- Illinois leadership is legally challenging the federalization of National Guard deployment.
- Gov. Pritzker claims the Trump administration is purposely stirring conflicts with protesters.
- Mayor Johnson declared Chicago city areas as "ICE Free Zones."
- The White House criticized Johnson’s actions as harmful, while ICE and DHS blamed local officials for officer safety risks.
- Pope Leo urged U.S. bishops to openly criticize Trump's immigration policies.
