The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the State of Illinois, the city of Chicago, and other local jurisdictions, claiming that their laws are obstructing the Trump administration’s efforts to increase immigration enforcement in the area. The federal officials are seeking to prevent the use of local laws in Illinois, Chicago, Cook County, and the Cook County Sheriff from interfering with immigration operations. The lawsuit accuses state and local provisions of hampering federal immigration law enforcement and alleges that local officials are obstructing federal efforts to curb illegal migration. According to the complaint, over 13,000 undocumented migrants were arrested by immigration officials in Illinois between 2016 and 2025. State officials have disputed these allegations. This legal action represents the Trump administration’s first attempt to counter local initiatives that impede immigration enforcement. The outcome of this lawsuit could have significant implications for immigration policies and practices in the region. CBS News reporter Robert Legare covers this story related to the Justice Department and federal courts.
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