Potential federal intervention poses challenges for Chicago police on the ground
September 8, 2025
As President Donald Trump signals plans to order federal intervention in Chicago, experts say the likely escalation of immigration enforcement operations is setting the stage for a contentious dynamic between local police and federal authorities. While federal immigration agents carry out potential detentions and raids amid anticipated protests, policing experts told The Associated Press that the Chicago Police Department faces a delicate balancing act. Constrained from collaborating with federal immigration agents yet limited in how they can intervene in immigration raids, Chicago police may find themselves caught between federal action and community trust.