Chicago police find themselves in difficult spots as wave of federal immigration enforcement continues

Chicago police have found themselves in a curious position as the Trump administration’s Operation Midway Blitz has rolled out across Chicago. City and state laws generally bar the Chicago Police Department from assisting federal immigration enforcement operations, but local police are still obligated to maintain order and public safety on the streets.

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