The connection between Latinos and the city of Chicago dates back more than a century, when Mexicans began settling in large numbers around 1916. Since then, the city has become an important hub for Latinos, especially Mexicans, who now make up 21.5% of Chicago's population, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau data.
With roughly one in five residents identifying as Mexican, Chicago has become an easy target for federal authorities enforcing the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration.
