Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations are raising many concerns from leaders in Chicago’s immigrant communities to the halls of Congress.
Tom Homan has been appointed as Trump’s Border Czar, overseeing deportations. He gained significant attention on social media following several interviews, where he discussed his serious approach to the role and outlined his plan for the mass deportation of undocumented immigrants.
The Trump administration’s plans for mass deportation of undocumented immigrants are causing anxiety in Little Village and other communities with large immigrant populations.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is preparing to do all it can to protect families with members lacking permanent legal status.
Chicago Deputy Mayor for Immigration Beatriz Ponce De Leon says Chicago will stay a sanctuary for undocumented residents, prohibiting local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration officials.
Pastor Emma Lozano and other community leaders believe that churches may need to step up to provide families with sanctuary, if mass deportations starts hitting the city.
Since its still time before Trump gets back in office, there have been calls for President Joe Biden to act on it.
