US EditionDHS announces 'Operation Midway Blitz' in Illinois
Operation Midway Blitz targets undocumented immigrants with criminal records amid political conflict; ICE plans over 1,500 arrests like prior enforcement efforts, officials said.
- The Department of Homeland Security announced 'Operation Midway Blitz,' targeting undocumented immigrants in Chicago and Illinois despite local officials' opposition.
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized the operation as unnecessary and politically motivated, claiming it's designed to stir Trump's base ahead of elections.
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement will use the Naval Station Great Lakes as a headquarters for the operation, as stated in a procurement document reported by The Independent.
- The Supreme Court recently blocked a lower court ruling that limited profiling by immigration agents in Los Angeles, aligning with Trump's crackdown on sanctuary cities.
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The Trump administration blames the Illinois democratic authorities for releasing people who have committed multiple crimes.
The Trump administration announced Monday, September 8, launch an operation of the Federal Immigration Police (ICE) in Chicago against "the worst of the worst illegal criminal immigrants", at a time when the US president threatens to deploy soldiers of the National Guard. The Minister of the Interior now accuses the local authorities of becoming accomplices to the criminals and promises a relentless hunt for foreigners in an irregular situation.
Trump admin trolled with airplane banner over Chicago NFL stadium ahead of primetime game
A plane circled Soldier Field in Chicago before the Chicago Bears' home opener Sunday, towing a banner that read: “HEY ICE, MASKS ARE FOR CUCKS.”The banner appeared in the skies above the stadium shortly before kickoff, drawing attention from fans and social media users. The message appeared to be directed at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, some of whom have been seen wearing face coverings during recent operations in Chic…
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