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DHS announces 'Operation Midway Blitz' in Illinois
Operation Midway Blitz targets undocumented immigrants with criminal records released due to Illinois sanctuary policies, aiming to enhance public safety following a fatal hit-and-run incident.
- On September 8, 2025, federal authorities initiated 'Operation Midway Blitz' in Chicago and throughout Illinois, focusing on the deportation of undocumented immigrants involved in criminal activities.
- The operation came after President Trump announced plans to send National Guard forces into Chicago, citing recent homicides and criticizing state officials for not seeking federal assistance.
- Local leaders, including Governor J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson, reported no prior federal notification, disputed the crime rationale, and called the action a political stunt aimed at intimidating immigrant communities.
- At least five detained individuals were from the predominantly Hispanic 14th Ward, which Alderwoman Jeylu Gutierrez described as a 'federal assault,' while Senator Dick Durbin said 'these are crazy times' and criticized the administration's approach.
- The operation raised concerns about militarized enforcement amid recent legal support for expanded ICE actions, sparked protests on September 6, and heightened fears among immigrant families affecting their daily lives and community trust.
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President Donald Trump’s administration announces immigration ‘blitz’ beginning in Chicago
President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security announced Monday it is beginning a surge of immigration law enforcement in Chicago, dubbing it “Operation Midway Blitz” and claiming it will target “criminal illegal aliens” who have taken advantage of the city and state’s sanctuary policies. The announcement comes more than two weeks after the Republican president began to say he was planning to target Chicago over crime, causing Democrat…
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