The Chicago Immigration Court falls under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge, which is a component of the Executive Office for Immigration Review under the Department of Justice.

6 days ago · The immigration blitz was action long promised by President Donald Trump who made mass deportation central to his campaign.

6 days ago · Enhanced immigration enforcement operations were reported in Chicago and parts of Illinois starting on Sunday and were expected to continue through the week as federal agencies touted arrests ...

5 days ago · ICE has detained at least 100 across the Chicago area in immigration raids as Mayor Brandon Johnson defends the city's welcoming ordinance.

6 days ago · ICE makes arrests in Chicago, suburbs as part of nationwide immigration raids The House Oversight Committee chair sent a letter to Mayor Johnson, calling on him to testify about sanctuary city ...

The Office of Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights is dedicated to improving services and engaging Chicago’s diverse immigrant and refugee communities through enhanced collaboration with community organizations, academic institutions, and the private sector.

Jan 20, 2025 · Immigrant rights advocates in Chicago rallied Saturday, including Democratic U.S. Reps. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and Delia Ramirez. They urged immigrants in Chicago to remain calm and exercise their rights, particularly to remain silent and refuse to allow officers into their homes without warrants.

Jan 26, 2025 · Trump Administration Begins Immigration Arrests in Chicago The number of arrests there was uncertain. Illinois officials, including the governor, said they had not been given advance notice.

Oct 5, 2023 · Tensions over Chicago's migrant crisis continue to rise as 22 more buses of asylum-seeking migrants arrived in the city on Wednesday. The housing of migrants has sparked controversy in a...

Chicago is one of several big American cities grappling with a surge of migrants. With help from state and federal funds, the city has spent more than $300 million to provide housing, health care and more to over 38,000 mostly South American migrants.