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Business and political leaders at the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s annual conference on Thursday called for support and solidarity, as the federal government continues its aggressive deportation campaign in Chicago that targets Latino communities.

More than 3,000 attendees were expected at the conference and business expo held at Navy Pier.

In opening remarks, Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce CEO Jaime di Paulo said raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the National Guard’s deployment to Chicago this week create fear and uncertainty and stifles economic opportunities.

Those actions create a “negative impression of our city when we should be showc

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