Mexican Independence Day go on in Chicago area amid more threats of immigration crackdown

Mexican Independence Day go on in Chicago area amid more threats of immigration crackdown



Meanwhile, local leaders are alarmed by a post on Truth Social in which President Trump shared a screenshot that reads “‘I love the smell of deportations in the morning …’ Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR.” The AI-generated image appears to parody the movie “Apocalypse Now.” Asal Rezaei reports.

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30 thoughts on “Mexican Independence Day go on in Chicago area amid more threats of immigration crackdown

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  2. Honestly Ms. Crockett lost any credibility she had when she had her narrative of coming from a poor upbringing, In projects.Even so far as her speech. Then we find out she came from a very privileged back ground ,frankly anything she now says has to come under question.

  3. Imagine polish and Italian indp days getting the gestapo treatment since it’s immigrants they’re after? The regime is only after people a shade darker than theirs

  4. 🎙️ Cue Cards — “Why a President Can’t Declare War on Chicago”

    Intro
    • “War on Chicago” sounds dramatic — but it’s impossible and dangerous.
    • Let’s break down why this idea is wrong on every level.

    1. Constitution
    • President can’t declare war — only Congress can.
    • War is against foreign nations, not U.S. cities.
    • Chicago = part of America, not an enemy.

    2. Chicago Is Americans
    • Nearly 3M people live there — families, workers, kids.
    • Declaring “war” treats citizens like combatants.
    • Crosses the line from democracy into oppression.

    3. Dangerous Precedent
    • If allowed, what stops a president from doing it to NY, LA, Houston?
    • Opens door to political punishment of cities.
    • That’s dictatorship, not democracy.

    4. Legal Systems Already Exist
    • Local police, state police, National Guard (under governors).
    • Federal military use limited by Posse Comitatus law.
    • “War” is not law enforcement — it’s authoritarian.

    5. Humanitarian Disaster
    • War = bombs, troops, destruction.
    • Innocent people caught in crossfire.
    • Schools, hospitals, neighborhoods become targets.

    6. Political Theater
    • “War on Chicago” plays on fear.
    • Politicians sound tough by using military language.
    • But words matter — and this blurs line into authoritarianism.

    7. Better Alternatives
    • Invest in communities, education, jobs, mental health.
    • Support smart policing + reforms.
    • Strengthening neighborhoods solves problems — not tanks.

    Conclusion
    • It’s unconstitutional, un-American, unacceptable.
    • Leaders should build trust, not wage “war” on their own people.
    • Declaring war on a U.S. city isn’t just not OK — it’s impossible and dangerous.

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