Pritzker asks Trump admin to suspend immigration raids for Halloween

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) has asked the Trump administration to suspend all federal immigration operations across Chicago over Halloween weekend.Why it matters: His request came after Chicago residents reported last weekend that federal immigration officers conducted a raid right before a children's Halloween parade.Driving the news: Pritzker requested the agencies suspend any operations planned Friday through Sunday so families can celebrate in peace, according to a letter sent Wednesday and obtained by Axios. He addressed it to Department of Homeland (DHS) Sec. Kristi Noem, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) head Todd Lyons and Border Patrol leader Rodney S. Scott. What they're saying: "No child should be forced to inhale tear gas or other chemical agents while trick or treating in their own neighborhood," Pritzker wrote. "I would appreciate your cooperation and confirmation that federal agents will stand down from any actions that could endanger or harm perfectly innocent children in our communities during this Halloween weekend. We have heard from teachers, parents, and other caregivers that children are anxious." "Let them enjoy a time-honored American tradition safely and peacefully. Please let children be children for one holiday, free from intimidation and fear."The other side: DHS, ICE, CBP did not respond to Axios' request for comment on Thursday morning.The latest: The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that ICE Commander Gregory Bovino does not have to report daily to Judge Sara Ellis' courtroom with updates on operations, one day after Ellis ruled Bovino did.Ellis also referenced last weekend's reported disruptions of a Halloween celebration, saying kids' "sense of safety was shattered Saturday and it's gonna take a long time for that to come back, if ever."Go deeper: How Chicago became ground zero for Trump's military crackdown

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