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The deployment of ICE in Chicago is completely out of control, with reports of a pastor being shot in the head with a pepperball while praying. This aggressive behavior is directed at citizens, legal residents, and undocumented immigrants who are not dangerous, using riot gear, flashbang grenades, and pepper balls.
The Trump administration's immigration enforcement has led to chaotic and aggressive actions by federal agents, as seen in various incidents across the country.
Crime is a major issue for Trump, with his administration sending troops to support ICE in various cities to address crime concerns.
Federal Guard troops arriving in Chicago might inflame tensions further as ICE and Border Patrol agents have already clashed with residents.
The Trump administration argues that federal troops are needed to protect ICE operations, but critics claim ICE is often the aggressor in escalating conflicts.
Rapid Reaction Forces, composed of local nonprofits, are mobilized to assist communities when ICE conducts operations. They aim to provide support without interfering with law enforcement.
The U.S. spends $170 billion on deportation efforts, more than what is spent on child care or school lunches. This highlights a misalignment in priorities, focusing more on expelling undocumented workers than supporting children.
The Trump administration's immigration crackdown is escalating, with National Guard deployments causing tension in cities like Chicago and Portland.
Residents near the ICE facility in Portland are terrified of what happens when they walk out of their apartment building. The city selectively enforces noise ordinances, affecting veterans with PTSD.
The militarization of ICE and CBP in Chicago is seen as a pretext for deploying federal troops, despite the city's distance from any border.