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What To Know About ICEs Operation Midway Blitz In Chicago

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Operation Midway Blitz began in Chicago, targeting undocumented individuals with federal immigration raids. Mayor Brandon Johnson voiced concerns regarding due process and the potential for violations of constitutional rights amid escalated ICE activities. Over the weekend, three individuals were arrested on the Southwest Side, including a flower vendor and two others near bus stops, which local leaders interpret as a significant escalation in enforcement actions. Illinois and Chicago have established "sanctuary" laws that limit local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration agents. However, officials clarified that individuals with criminal warrants may still be handed over to ICE.

Federal agents, stationed at the Great Lakes naval base, are expected to conduct raids in and around Chicago for an extended period. Community organizations are working to support families affected by the arrests and to document ICE's presence in neighborhoods. Local leaders and immigrant advocates are raising alarms about the implications of these operations for community safety and human rights.

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