Apple News Today ICE is escalating operations in Chicago. What to know.
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Sep 9, 2025 Federal authorities have ramped up immigration enforcement in Chicago, primarily targeting individuals with criminal records. A recent Supreme Court ruling allows their powers to expand, raising concerns about civil liberties. In Washington, D.C., Trump’s approach to law enforcement is criticized, especially regarding the unmet promises to the homeless. Meanwhile, rural hospitals are finding innovative ways to collaborate for better care, showcasing success stories that enhance patient efficiency. And in a lighter note, what does tossing baby puffins off a cliff have to do with conservation?
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Escalated ICE Operations In Chicago
- The DHS announced an escalated ICE operation in Chicago targeting people believed to lack legal status without giving operational details.
- The move followed claims that sanctuary policies endanger public safety despite FBI data showing violent crime is declining in Chicago.
Supreme Court Signals Broad ICE Authority
- The Supreme Court granted emergency relief to allow broader immigration stops in Los Angeles while litigation continues.
- The decision signals the Court's deference to executive power and could embolden expanded federal enforcement elsewhere.
Opaque Emergency Appeals, Revealing Concurrences
- The emergency appeals process gives limited public insight into the Court's reasoning because there are no oral arguments or signed majority opinions.
- Justices' concurrences and dissents provide the main clues about how they view racial profiling and executive authority.