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ICE denies using excessive force as it broadens immigration arrests in Chicago
Operation Midway Blitz, involving over 200 ICE officers, has arrested nearly 550 individuals, sparking local criticism over use of force and enforcement tactics.
- On September 19, 2025, ICE agents conducted an early morning operation in the Chicago suburbs as part of the ongoing Operation Midway Blitz.
- The operation followed ICE's launch on September 8 targeting undocumented immigrants, amidst concerns over aggressive tactics and local non-cooperation.
- The operation included over 200 officers and resulted in nearly 550 arrests, with ICE officials stating most arrests were targeted and faced increasing resistance.
- Marcos Charles, who leads ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations on an interim basis, described the operation as successful and free of safety incidents, explaining that the use of force was justified due to increasing noncompliance linked to activist-driven resistance.
- The operation heightened tensions following a September 12 shooting of a Mexican immigrant by ICE, prompting calls for full investigation and criticism of ICE’s tactics from local officials.
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