Deportation raids that were set to begin in at least one sanctuary city the day after President Trump’s inauguration are on hold for now after an effort to restore the element of surprise, multiple law enforcement sources told The Post.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Chicago were told to stand down and that the operations were called off for now, sources said.
The Post previously reported that ICE was planning a “big f–king operation” starting Tuesday in multiple sanctuary cities, including New York City.
Incoming border czar Tom Homan told Fox News Sunday that ICE was considering rescheduling the raids against illegal migrants who pose “public safety threats and national security threats.”
“We’re not reconsidering any operations, there was a leak in Chicago so we’re looking at that leak {snip} Chicago’s not off the table, but we’re reconsidering when and how we do it,” said Homan.
“When those bad guys have a heads-up that we’re hitting you at this time this day, it raises officer safety concerns,” he added.
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The agency was previously pausing arrests in certain offices to make room in detention centers for the targets of the Chicago raids, said one source.
“We aren’t arresting anyone and bringing them into custody, making room for what may happen next week,” said the source.
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