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  • How far did Trump-era immigration raids reach into Skokie?

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• What to know about immigration enforcement raids in Chicago (chicagotribune.com) — Federal immigration raids tied to Trump’s “Operation Midway Blitz” have swept across the Chicago area, including targeting workers in Skokie and nearby suburbs. The piece details arrests, clashes with protesters, court limits on federal force, and the strain on immigrant neighborhoods and local businesses as enforcement continues even after the main surge has wound down.
   

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