Immigration agents, guns, and visa demands... Donald Trump's decision sparked an uproar in Chicago.

News Topical, Digital Desk : Immigration chaos is currently raging in Chicago, USA. During President Donald Trump's second term, the city is experiencing considerable uproar.

The immigration crackdown, launched five weeks ago, has turned into one of the most chaotic and violent operations in recent memory. Chicago is home to half a million foreign-born residents, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol agents are questioning people outside churches, schools, apartment buildings, and even cemeteries, brandishing guns and demanding visas.

Everyone is being stopped and questioned

Residents say authorities are stopping and questioning both undocumented immigrants and US citizens, demanding proof of visas, passports, or other documents proving their city residency. Furthermore, those with legal residence permits who don't carry these documents are being fined $130. The impact is now being felt across the city

lockdown in schools

Some schools have resorted to soft lockdowns. Students are kept indoors whenever federal vehicles or agents are seen nearby. Even restaurant owners are worried. These kitchens rely on immigrant labor and have reduced their hours. Last month, ICE officers shot a man during a confrontation outside a day care center.

Trump's bet backfires

If Trump's intention was to force the city to comply, it appears to be backfiring. Local residents have begun actively protesting the ICE operation, with crowds throwing eggs and other objects at agents.

The federal government's response has been equally forceful. Authorities have used tear gas, pepper balls, and smoke bombs, not just against protesters but also against journalists and even Chicago police officers responding to the disturbance. Agents have even pointed guns at passersby who were filming or trying to prevent arrests. The escalating confrontation has exposed the limits of the sanctuary city's policy.

The governor made this allegation against the agency

Governor Pritzker has accused the agency of creating chaos and warned that other cities may soon face the same fate. "This is not about public safety," he said. "It's about intimidation."

The confrontation in Chicago is now a test case for how far federal power can reach and how much local opposition can slow it down.

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