‘The real point is authoritarianism’: Illinois official slams Trump’s renewed border patrol push

Immigration Enforcement Actions - The Trump administration's immigration crackdown, led by Gregory Bino, involved detaining individuals in Chicago [1] - ICE detained approximately 1,800 people during "Operation Midway Blitz," with 1,271 lacking any criminal record [3] - Of those arrested, a small fraction (28) had been convicted of violent felonies or sex crimes [3] - Illinois saw the sharpest increase in ICE arrests of any US state in the first 5 weeks after the blitz began [8] Concerns and Criticisms - Critics argue that the operation targets individuals based on their skin color rather than criminal history [4] - There are reports of inhumane conditions in detention facilities where those arrested are held [8][14] - The actions of ICE and CBP are instilling fear and causing chaos in communities, including schools [6][7][17] - The state administration is working to ensure that local jails cannot be used as detention spaces for ICE [12] - There is a call for transparency regarding the location and treatment of detainees [15] State Response - Illinois is not interested in supporting or being complicit in what it considers a cruel agenda [11] - The state is advocating for transparency and accountability from federal agencies regarding the detention of individuals [15] - The Lieutenant Governor is actively engaging with community organizations and providing support to those affected [16][17]