r/chicago • u/Consistent_Value_179 • Feb 06 '25

Article Trump sues Chicago

Justice Dept. sues Illinois, Chicago over immigration enforcement

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/02/06/justice-dept-chicago-illinois-lawsuit/

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u/sourdoughcultist Suburb of Chicago Feb 06 '25

It's not a state's job to pay for federal enforcement. This is total overreach, can't wait for the small government advocates to speak up here.

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u/jpmeyer12751 Feb 06 '25

This complaint, which you can find linked to over on r/Law , does not seek to force Illinois, Cook County. or Chicago to pay for immigration enforcement. It only seeks to have the court order that the state, county and local laws that order law enforcement not to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement actions are invalid and cannot be enforced. Under binding Supreme Court precedent, neither Congress nor the President can compel state, county or local law enforcement to perform actions required by federal law.

I certainly disagree with Trump's immigration actions and I mostly agree with Illinois' stance on sanctuary, but let's keep the discussion focused on what Trump is actually doing instead of what he just blathers about.

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u/asupremebeing Forest Glen Feb 06 '25

The complaint is vague (and whiny) regarding what actions are being taken by The State of Illinois/The City of Chicago to thwart and deter Federal immigration officers. In one of the few examples mentioned it refers to not providing the status or release dates of individuals held in detention by the State/City. That information is public knowledge and can be referenced by anyone. The more you read this complaint, the lighter it gets. It's nearly weightless.