Frustrated Chicagoans back ICE deportations, applaud DOJ lawsuit targeting sanctuary policies
SUMMARY
As tensions rise over federal immigration enforcement in Chicago, a growing number of residents are supporting deportations and applauding the Department of Justice's lawsuit targeting the city's sanctuary policies. Chicago resident Vashon Tuncle voiced frustration on The Ingraham Angle, claiming many feel abandoned by local officials like Governor J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson. Tuncle argued that city leaders prioritize protecting illegal aliens, even those with criminal records, at the expense of residents' safety. Federal "border czar" Tom Homan recently escalated deportation efforts, removing individuals with extensive criminal histories, which has resonated with many residents seeking safer streets. Mayor Johnson remains firm in Chicago’s sanctuary city stance, refusing cooperation with federal agents. With U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi pausing federal funding for sanctuary cities, the legal battle signals a turning point in Chicago's immigration debate.
