Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced plans to create a real-time tracking portal aimed at monitoring the activities of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents. The proposal, which she outlined in a recent statement, seeks to address concerns over alleged misconduct by these agencies and ensure greater transparency in their operations.
Lightfoot, a Democrat who previously served as Chicago’s mayor from 2019 to 2023, emphasized her commitment to accountability, stating that she would ‘unmask’ any agents found to be engaging in criminal behavior. This initiative is part of a broader effort to reform immigration policies and tackle issues surrounding the treatment of immigrants and border security practices.
The move has drawn attention as it aligns with her progressive agenda, which has focused on enhancing oversight of law enforcement agencies. Critics, however, argue that the effectiveness of such a system depends on the willingness of authorities to cooperate and the accuracy of the data feed being monitored. Despite these concerns, Lightfoot has expressed her determination to push forward with the project as a means of promoting accountability and transparency in the immigration enforcement process.