Protests erupted in Chicago on June 10, 2025, in response to recent ICE raids and escalating immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. Demonstrators gathered at Federal Plaza, expressing solidarity with Los Angeles, where similar protests have intensified over the past week.
According to the Chicago Sun Times, Chicago activists are calling for an end to local police cooperation with federal immigration authorities and are demanding a halt to further raids.
The protests were sparked by a June 4 incident in the South Loop, where at least 10 immigrants were detained after attending what they believed was a routine immigration hearing.
This event has raised concerns about potential violations of Chicago’s sanctuary city ordinance, which prohibits local law enforcement from assisting federal immigration agents.
