Chicago and Seattle Respond to Immigration and Federal Crackdowns with Protests and Precautions

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The article reports on a large-scale, heavily armed immigration raid in Chicago targeting Venezuelan gang members, which has escalated tensions in the city. The operation involved a show of force with military hardware and resulted in arrests, including U.S. citizens, and widespread property damage, sparking criticism and concerns about the impact on local communities, especially in the Black South Shore neighborhood.
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- Is Seattle ready for a Portland-like federal response? Police, city leaders take preemptive steps Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
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