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Why one Chicago alderman wants to work with Trump on immigration

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January 22, 2025

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building can be seen Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in downtown Chicago. (Erin Hooley/AP)

Here & Now's host Lisa Mullins speaks with Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez, a Democrat, about why he wants to work with President Trump's administration on immigration. Chicago is a sanctuary city and currently bans local police from working with federal immigration officials.

This segment aired on January 22, 2025.

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