Immigration action surges in Chicago on Mexican Independence Day
Holidays,Independence Day,Immigration,Politics
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Early reports: U.S. Customs and Border Protection was reportedly on the ground in Elgin early Tuesday morning. Commander Gregory K. Bovino, chief patrol agent of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, posted a video about being in Chicago for “Operation At Large.”
Noem in Chicago: U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has traveled to Chicago amid enhanced ICE operations.
Enforcement agencies: Here’s what to know about the Department of Homeland Security and the agencies enforcing the administration’s immigration policies.
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