Unpacking the Trump administration's immigration raid in Chicago
Unpacking the Trump administration's immigration raid in Chicago  
Podcast: Code Switch
Published On: Sat Oct 25 2025
Description: After midnight on September 30th, helicopters hovered above a large Chicago apartment building, and heavily armored agents rappelled from the choppers onto the roof. What unfolded became a spectacle that swept up both undocumented migrants and U.S. citizens alike. We’re looking at one of the most high-profile and aggressive raids in President Trump’s ongoing immigration crackdown —and what it means for other big cities that might be on the business end of operations like it.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy