Officials release few details as immigration sweeps expected to continue in Chicago area

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

41% : But U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency leading the efforts, hasn't released any information about the individuals who were detained or why they were sought out.ICE announced 956 total arrests across the country on Sunday -- by far the most reported by the agency since Trump took office on Jan. 20.
41% : ""In accordance with the City of Chicago's Municipal Code, which includes the Welcoming City Ordinance, the Chicago Police Department does not assist federal immigration authorities with enforcement action solely based on immigration status," the statement says.
37% : Appointees of President Donald Trump, including "border czar" Tom Homan and acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, traveled to Chicago this weekend to oversee agents carrying out "Operation Safeguard," the mass deportation plan Trump has long promised.
27% : "As President Trump committed to, we're going to concentrate on public safety threats [and] national security threats, and that's what we did today.
11% : Citing recent statements by Trump and ICE, Ramirez-Rose said it appears the feds are targeting some people for illegally re-entering the country.

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