The Trump Department of Justice demands Illinois and the city of Chicago for immigration laws

By Amlan Feb 6, 20250

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The Department of Justice sued the State of Illinois, the city of Chicago and other local jurisdictions claiming that its laws are on the way to the Trump administration. Increased immigration application In the area, according to a federal demand filed on Thursday.

In the first legal commitment of the Trump Administration to avoid local efforts to prevent immigration operations, federal officials are asking a judge to prohibit Illinois, Chicago, Cook Conde and Cook County Sheriff premises that protect migrants to hinder the application of the law.

The Department of Justice said that certain state and local provisions are “designed to and, in fact, interfere and discriminate against the application of the federal government of the Federal Imigration Law” and accused local officials of working to obstruct federal efforts for Frann the illegal migration, accusations of state officials dispute.

According to the complaint, more than 13,000 undocumented migrants were arrested by immigration officials in Illinois between 2016 and 2025.

Robert Legare

Robert Legare is a reporter and multiplatform producer of CBS News that covers the Department of Justice, federal courts and investigations. He was previously associated producer of “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell”.

Amlan

Amlan is a graduate in mathematics and now he is a digital marketer. His interest lies in technology and innovation. He enjoys working with recent tools, trends, and ideas to produce useful digital campaigns. Amlan develops passion for technology, he enjoys mixing creative strategies and analytical skills.