What A Day Chicago Caught In The Trump Administration's Crosshairs
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Sep 2, 2025 In this conversation, Jessica Brand, a lawyer and Executive Director of Wren Collective, delves into the looming ICE operations set to sweep through Chicago, orchestrated under the Trump administration. She discusses the potential ramifications of militarized federal law enforcement on local communities and the pushback from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to protect residents. The dialogue also touches on the broader implications of budget cuts on essential services and the national protests against the administration’s harsh immigration policies.
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Federal Enforcement Focuses On Chicago
- The Trump administration plans major ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago that could include commandeering federal facilities.
- This is part of a broader pattern of federal threats to send military and federal forces into Democratic, majority-people-of-color cities.
Chicago Mayor's Noncooperation Order
- Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order telling local police not to cooperate with federal troops or agents if they arrive.
- He framed the order as a protective measure against militarized enforcement the city did not request.
Overcharging Meets Jury Pushback
- DOJ prosecutors are charging aggressively under political pressure, rather than calibrating charges to provable evidence.
- Grand juries and juries are beginning to push back against overcharging in high-profile cases.
