In Chicago, residents have reported alarming encounters with federal agents conducting immigration enforcement, often resulting in the use of chemical agents. On October 25th, a mother and her daughter were exposed to tear gas during an immigration operation, causing distress and requiring medical attention. These operations, part of “Operation Midway Blitz,” have sparked outrage and prompted a federal judge to question the aggressive tactics employed by agents. This has resulted in the use of agents in residential areas and near schools, leading to local officials and residents expressing concerns about the safety and impact of these actions on their communities.
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Human rights attorneys in Chicago are raising alarms about “Operation Midway Blitz,” a federal immigration crackdown that has resulted in over 3,000 arrests. Authorities have been unable or unwilling to disclose the locations or status of many detainees, raising concerns about due process and potential coerced departures. Legal challenges include efforts to block the use of tear gas, alleging violations of existing restraining orders and citing incidents of excessive force. With legal battles underway and a Supreme Court ruling pending on the deployment of National Guard troops, the operation remains under intense scrutiny.
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According to AP News, Chicago children were caught in the middle of a federal immigration crackdown. On an October day, tear gas was deployed near a school, causing panic among parents and children. This event, part of “Operation Midway Blitz”, involved masked agents and unmarked vehicles, leading to widespread fear and trauma within the community. The incident has left lasting effects, with children expressing anxieties and parents grappling with how to address the situation, as the community now lives in fear of future raids.
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In response to a fatal hit-and-run crash in which a Glenview woman was killed, ICE has launched “Operation Midway Blitz” in the Chicago area. The operation, announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will target “criminal illegal aliens” who have allegedly been drawn to Illinois due to Governor Pritzker’s sanctuary policies. Hundreds of ICE agents are operating from Naval Station Great Lakes in Lake County for the operation. DHS stated that the operation honors Katie Abraham, who was killed in a crash caused by a Guatemalan national who was in the country illegally and had previously been deported.
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John Q. Hosedrinker