1A 'If You Can Keep It': ICE Crackdowns In Chicago And Portland
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Oct 13, 2025 Priscilla Alvarez, a CNN correspondent covering immigration, discusses the aggressive tactics used in federal crackdowns. Melody Mercado, a Block Club Chicago reporter, shares the local impact of ICE actions and community fears. Troy Brennelson, a public safety reporter, reveals the dynamics of protests in Portland. They explore the deployment of the National Guard, the community's response to Operation Midway Blitz, and the juxtaposition of government narratives against resident experiences. Tensions rise as local leaders push back against federal actions.
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Planned Crackdown On Blue Cities
- The Trump administration intentionally targeted Democratic-led cities with escalated immigration enforcement from the start.
- Officials planned National Guard and federal deployments as part of a coordinated crackdown on sanctuary cities.
Resident Fears After South Shore Raid
- Troy Brennelson described living near South Shore where raids happened and fearing for his safety.
- He worried the National Guard presence could limit his ability to protest or even go out to shop.
Judge: Agents’ Presence Fuels Violence
- Judge April Perry found that federal agents' presence contributed to escalating violence at protests.
- The court temporarily barred National Guard deployment in Chicago for 14 days citing lack of necessity.