Chicago Immigration Raid Sparks Chaos and Fear

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Federal agents raided a Chicago apartment building, detaining residents without clear evidence, amid claims of involvement in criminal activities, while the U.S. government under the Trump administration declared a formal armed conflict with drug cartels, raising legal and ethical concerns about the use of military force and executive power during a government shutdown, which is also being exploited politically.
- October 2, 2025 Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson
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