“TO DO ALL IN THEIR POWER” — those were the words used by former President Donald J. Trump in his latest directive to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), instructing them to expand deportation operations in key Democratic-led cities.
Following days of tense protests in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement policies, Trump’s latest move is already igniting political fire across the country. Major cities like Chicago, New York, and San Francisco are now in the spotlight.
Supporters say it’s about restoring law and order. Critics argue it’s political retaliation. But one thing is clear — this crackdown is just getting started.
What does this mean for families, sanctuary cities, and federal-local law enforcement cooperation?
Legal advocacy groups are already mobilizing. Mayors of targeted cities are preparing official responses. And ordinary citizens — immigrants and native-born — are left asking what’s next.
Stay tuned: This is a developing story. Scroll down for expert analysis, city-specific impact maps, and reactions from both sides of the aisle.
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