ICE Chicago protests: Trump calls for jail time for IL officials—live updates
October 8, 2025 / /
President Donald Trump escalated his criticism of Chicago leadership Monday, tweeting that Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker “should be in jail” for failing to protect federal immigration officers. The remarks came amid intensifying clashes between protesters and ICE agents in Broadview, Illinois, and legal efforts by state officials to block Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago.
What to Know:
- Trump tweeted Monday: “Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect ICE Officers! Governor Pritzker also!”
- Operation Midway Blitz has led to 900 immigration-related arrests in the Chicago area.
- Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson restricted protest hours after violent clashes near an ICE facility.
- Illinois and Chicago filed a lawsuit to stop the federalization of the National Guard deployment, calling it unconstitutional.
- Gov. Pritzker accused the Trump administration of “premeditated” escalation and targeting peaceful protesters.
- Mayor Johnson signed an “ICE Free Zone” order banning ICE operations on city property.
- The White House called Johnson’s order “a disgusting betrayal” and defended Trump’s enforcement actions.
- ICE and DHS officials blamed local leaders for enabling violence and endangering federal officers.
- Chicago’s crime rates have dropped significantly, contradicting Trump’s justification for maintaining a military presence.
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