With the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, Chicago’s immigrant community is on edge over fears of mass deportations

CHICAGO (WLS) – The inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump is sparking fears of mass deportations across the country and here in Chicago.

On Monday, the Little Village Community Council will address the public and educate them on what to do if they come into contact with immigration authorities.

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Immigrant communities like Little Village are on edge over deportation concerns as the new government takes office in just a few hours.

President-elect Trump’s team is now reconsidering plans for immigration raids in Chicago this week after new border czar Tom Homan told ABC News that those plans were leaked.

However, Homan said the raids remained a priority.

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On Sunday, priests on Chicago’s Southwest Side held a mass to show solidarity with local immigrants.

Parishioners filled the pews at Saint Rita of Cascia Parish on Chicago Lawn.

A Path to Citizenship

“Overall, there is great concern and great accomplishment right now in the immigrant community and among us who have been trying for many, many years to support the immigrant community on the path to citizenship in this country,” said Father Larry Dowling, retired parish priest the Catholic Church of St. Simon of Cyrene.
Community leaders have also held “Know Your Rights” workshops in recent days.

They warn immigrant communities to stay home and not answer the door.