The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Illinois and Chicago, arguing that local immigration policies hinder federal enforcement. The lawsuit names several key figures, including Illinois Gov.

President Trump’s Justice Department sued the state of Illinois, the city of Chicago and local officials Thursday over laws creating a sanctuary city. Accusing the officials of impeding federal ...

The lawsuit is the latest indication that the Trump administration, which is attempting to strip self-proclaimed sanctuary cities of all federal funding, will target Chicago directly as it works ...

The U.S. Department of Justice strikes at Illinois’ immigration laws. And a debate over a controversial piece of art at the Chicago Cultural Center leads to an alderperson’s ejection.

Updated February 06, 2025 at 14:49 PM ET The Department of Justice is suing the City of Chicago, the state of Illinois and Cook County over their "sanctuary laws" that limit cooperation with ...

Mother sues authorities after son killed by ex-boyfriend, alleging negligence in the release of the assailant from prison.

The Department of Justice is suing the City of Chicago, the state of Illinois and Cook County over their "sanctuary laws" that limit cooperation with immigration authorities. The lawsuit, filed ...