Armed Agents Raid South Shore Apartment Building Overnight Tuesday

Federal agents executed a raid at a South Shore apartment building early Tuesday, detaining several residents as part of a targeted immigration enforcement operation. Witnesses reported a chaotic scene with agents in camouflage and unmarked vehicles breaking down doors and arresting families, including children. Brandon Lee from the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights noted that initial estimates suggested at least 40 people were detained, although this remains unverified. Veronica Castro, the coalition’s deputy director, labeled the raid as an attack on local communities orchestrated by federal leadership. The FBI confirmed its participation in the operation alongside U.

S. Border Patrol but offered no additional details on the reasons behind the raid. Local police arrived to assist with a separate arrest and stated they did not participate in immigration enforcement. Photos from the scene showed significant damage to the building, including broken doors and windows, suggesting poor living conditions prior to the raid. This operation highlights ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policy and community safety in Chicago.