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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
John O'Connor

EXPLAINED: Chicagoans name snowplow abolish ice in annual contest | Vintage Vibes

Chicago Snowplows ICE - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

When it comes to putting a name to Chicago's annual battle against its infamously inclement weather, it turns out that the practical is also the political.

“Abolish ICE” was the top vote-getter in the city's “You Name a Snowplow” contest. Choosing the protest slogan proved a potent way for voters to jab at President Donald Trump after he sent Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents into the city and its suburbs last fall in a major immigration crackdown.

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