February 10 Updates

National

• So much has been happening on the federal level that we can’t fit it all into the agenda. The following page goes over all the changes under the new administration if you’d like the summary all in one place:
  https://usahello.org/2025-immigration-policies/ 

  • You can also track immigration policy changes on this page as well: https://immpolicytracking.org/

• Trump is working overtime to weaponize the Pentagon to detain and deport undocumented immigrants. It’s a misuse of billions of taxpayer dollars, an egregious abuse of national security resources, and it’s sure to have devastating consequences — for immigrants and servicemembers alike. Sign HERE to tell Congress NOT to Pay the Pentagon to Detain and Deport Vulnerable Immigrants

Chicago

• Tribune article from Nell Salzman published on Sunday, Feb 2 

• Chicago becomes an epicenter of resistance amid Trump’s immigration crackdown: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/02/chicago-ice-trump-immigration-deportation/?share=ntenotaeepwihiiittri 

• Please be aware that ICE officers will often be driving unmarked cars, sometimes will wear gear that does not clearly mark them as ICE, and will lie and misguide people about who they are. Here is a great guide about common lies from ICE: https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/ice-ruses/
  

• The Mayor’s Office of Chicago has launched a KYR Campaign in partnership with the CTA. Read more here. They have also launched a city website for Know Your Rights resources.

  • This city website will have KYR events for the week posted as well - here is this week’s list of KYR Events