West Chicago – The West Chicago Police Department confirmed the City of West Chicago’s February 5 statement regarding its involvement in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. On Friday, June 13, the Police Department reposted a Facebook post by the City of West Chicago Government.
“This was true on February 5th, and it still holds true today, June 13th,” the West Chicago Police Department account stated.
The City of West Chicago issued this statement on February 5, 2025, in response to “growing concerns” raised by West Chicago residents about their safety.
“City of West Chicago personnel follow state law (Illinois TRUST Act), and they will not assist ICE in any matter that is not accompanied by a federal or state warrant, or if a criminal investigation is underway, in which case we would be legally obligated to provide assistance. “We are not and will not become involved in any cases involving administrative deportation orders,” the statement said.
ICE is a federal agency that enforces immigration laws by removing undocumented immigrants. The agency also monitors and prohibits the illegal movement of people and contraband into and out of the United States.
The City of West Chicago Government’s initial statement came after President Donald Trump issued an influx of executive orders after taking office in January 2025.
Trump’s executive orders address border policy, vetting and screening for visa applicants and foreign nationals seeking admission to the United States, birthright citizenship, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, illegal entry enforcement, and “realigning” the United States Refugee Admissions Program.
Protests have erupted across the country as immigration raids continue to increase. The protests began in Los Angeles, where Trump deployed nearly 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to quell them.
