15 Illinois Residents File Claims Against DHS Alleging They Were Victimized by Federal Agents During ‘Midway Blitz’

Illinois residents file claims against DHS over excessive force, rights violations in Operation Midway Blitz

A lawyer for the residents said they, “all had their civil rights violated by masked federal agents, and were unlawfully detained."

15 residents filed complaints against Homeland Security for Midway Blitz harms – Capitol News IL

In lieu of prosecutions, plaintiffs are suing agents under the Federal Tort Claims Act, a civil law that allows people sue to federal agencies to recover compensation from property damage, injury, death or emotional distress caused by negligence of federal employees.

Legal claims target DHS over alleged excess force, wrongful detention during Operation Midway Blitz

Attorney Antonio Romanucci announced on Thursday that his team has filed federal legal claims on behalf of 15 clients against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – alleging excessive force and wrongful detention during the escalation of immigration enforcement in Chicago last year.

Chicago-area residents begin claims process against federal government over 'Operation Midway Blitz'

Fifteen Chicago-area residents have begun the process of seeking financial damages from the federal government over actions taken during "Operation Midway Blitz."

15 Illinoisans file claims against feds for alleged Operation Midway Blitz misconduct

The claimants include an Evanston attorney who was detained while filming a federal arrest on Halloween and a man whose arrest outside Broadview was later used in government social media posts.

15 Illinois Residents File Claims Against DHS Alleging They Were Victimized by Federal Agents During ‘Midway Blitz’

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