ICE’s ‘Midway Blitz’ operation cost Chicago businesses $1.2 billion: Study
Summary
A study found that Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) operation in the Chicago area last year caused local businesses to lose more than $1.2 billion. The research showed that people living in mainly Latino neighborhoods visited restaurants and stores much less in areas affected by the ICE operation.Key Facts
- ICE ran an operation called "Midway Blitz" in the Chicago area.
- The operation caused over $1.2 billion in losses for local businesses last year.
- The study was done by the University of Illinois Chicago’s Great Cities Institute.
- People in Latino neighborhoods in Cook County visited local restaurants and stores much less.
- Business drops were linked to fear and avoidance of ICE enforcement actions.
- The study highlights economic impacts of immigration enforcement on local communities.
- Chicago has a large Latino population affected by ICE activities.
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