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Following the inauguration of Trump, a slew of executive orders—including one that permits ICE to conduct arrests in traditionally off-limits locales such as churches and schools—have been signed. This shift has sparked outrage among local leaders, who are taking steps to reaffirm the commitment to the city’s Welcoming City Ordinance, which is intended to protect vulnerable immigrant populations.
In a notable response, Chicago Public Schools have emphatically stated that they will not permit ICE into their facilities without a signed federal warrant. This policy underscores the city's determination to shield its educational environments from federal enforcement actions that might threaten the safety and rights of students.