The Trump administration has taken legal action against officials in Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County, Illinois, over policies that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement authorities. This move marks the administration's first significant challenge against Democratic-led cities and states that have opposed using local law enforcement to assist in enforcing civil immigration laws.
Officials from the Trump administration have been vocal in their criticism of these policies, particularly targeting Chicago, where a recent immigration enforcement operation took place. The Justice Department has expressed its intention to take a firm stance against 'sanctuary cities,' a term used to describe locations with policies aimed at limiting involvement in federal immigration enforcement actions.
