Chicago's Response to Mass Deportation Efforts

Sun-Times City Hall reporter Fran Spielman is joined by Beatriz Ponce de León, Chicago's Deputy Mayor for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, and Lawrence Benito, Executive Director of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, about the impact of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts on Chicago’s immigrant community. They discuss the community’s response, the city's legal stance, and ongoing initiatives to educate and protect immigrants. The episode also covers the psychological and economic effects on immigrant families and businesses, emphasizing the importance of community support and the need for more resources.