Chicago leaders and immigrant communities are deeply concerned about President-elect Donald Trump’s plan for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. Pastor Emma Lozano, who previously provided sanctuary to Elvira Arellano, is urging President Joe Biden to grant temporary protection status to those who have lived in the U.S. for decades, especially those with U.S. citizen children or spouses.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is committed to protecting undocumented families and ensuring Chicago’s Welcoming City Ordinance remains intact, preventing cooperation with ICE in mass deportations.
There are fears that deportations could tear families apart, with Illinois lawmakers such as Rep. Delia Ramirez and Sen. Dick Durbin stressing the potential harm to families. Lozano suggests that churches may need to offer sanctuary if deportations escalate in the city.
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