ICE is intensifying efforts to apprehend illegal aliens with criminal records, focusing on serious offenders like pedophiles. In Chicago, community activists have banded together, utilizing social media to counter these operations and support those affected.

Local leaders, including Alderman Michael Rodriguez, are rallying residents to keep watch on ICE activities. Organizations such as the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights are preparing for heightened enforcement, underscoring mounting tension between federal actions and community opposition.

In a different arena, Donald Trump has enacted tariffs of up to 25% on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada, potentially leading to a trade war. These tariffs target issues of fentanyl and illegal migration, with retaliation clauses. Canada and Mexico will face blanket tariffs, while China is set for a 10% levy, alongside existing tariffs, as the White House claims these steps will bolster the U.S. economy.

The Digest, 2/2/2025 @100AM, CDT

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