J.B. Pritzker Asks ICE to Stop Scaring Kids at Halloween
J.B. Pritzker urges a three-day pause after tear gas at a kids’ parade.
Pritzker has urged ICE and Kristi Noem to let kids enjoy the Halloween holiday and stop the clampdown on migrants.
“Please let children be children for one holiday, free from intimidation and fear,”
He wrote to Department of Homeland Security Secretary, “respectfully requesting” the suspension of citywide operations from Friday through Sunday, “so children can safely celebrate Halloween.”
Chicago has been a high priority battleground for federal immigration agents where a children’s parade was targeted and a judge has tightened oversight of Border Patrol officers.
Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) were also informed.
Author's summary: Pritzker asks ICE to pause operations during Halloween.