US EditionICE arrests nearly 550 in Chicago area as part of ‘Midway Blitz’
- ICE launched Operation Midway Blitz on September 8, focusing on immigration enforcement in Chicago's immigrant neighborhoods.
- The operation was initiated following a prolonged period during which the Trump administration expressed disapproval of Chicago and Illinois policies that limit collaboration between local law enforcement and ICE.
- Federal agents conducted home raids, workplace sweeps, and traffic stops, detaining nearly 550 people, including at least two U.S. citizens briefly held and released.
- Marcos Charles, ICE's acting enforcement head, said 50% to 60% of arrests were targeted; Senator Elizabeth Warren called for a federal investigation, stating wrongful arrests "fail their duty to protect the public."
- The crackdown sparked protests and criticism over aggressive tactics that ensnare U.S. citizens, raising concerns about community trust and harsh enforcement approaches.
165 Articles
165 Articles
ICE Makes Almost 550 Arrests in Chicago Area as Part of ‘Midway Blitz’
Immigration authorities have arrested nearly 550 people in the Chicago area in less than two weeks as part of “Operation Midway Blitz,” a major crackdown that officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) describe as targeting dangerous criminals shielded by Illinois’s sanctuary policies. “Operation Midway Blitz in honor of Katie Abraham has resulted in almost 550 arrests,” DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told The Epoch Time…
ICE Makes Almost 550 Arrests in Chicago Area as Part of ‘Midway Blitz’ - The Thinking Conservative
Immigration officials arrested 550 people in Chicago during “Operation Midway Blitz,” targeting dangerous criminals protected by IL sanctuary policies. The post ICE Makes Almost 550 Arrests in Chicago Area as Part of ‘Midway Blitz’ appeared first on The Thinking Conservative.
DNyuz
Fox NewsDemocratic congressional candidate thrown to ground during chaotic anti-ICE protest
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A viral video showing an Illinois Democratic congressional candidate being shoved to the ground during an anti-ICE protest in suburban Chicago has sparked online debate, with people on the left expressing outrage towards ICE, and conservatives place blame squarely on the protesters disrupting law enforcement operations. Kat Abughazaleh, an activist, former reporter, and now Democratic candidate for Con…
ICE arrests nearly 550 in Chicago area as part of 'Midway Blitz' (World)
Immigration enforcement officials have arrested almost 550 people as part of an operation in the Chicago area that launched a little less than two weeks ago, the Department of Homeland Security said Friday. The updated figure came hours after a senior immigration official revealed in an interview wi...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 49% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
