Summary
Federal agents used Black Hawk helicopters to rappel onto Chicago rooftops in a major immigration operation targeting members of a Venezuelan gang. The operation was led by ICE, with help from the FBI and U.S. Border Patrol, resulting in the arrest of around 30 undocumented immigrants, some with suspected gang ties. The effort is part of a broader initiative to increase immigration enforcement in Chicago under the Trump administration.
Key Facts
- Federal agents targeted a five-story apartment complex in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.
- ICE worked with the FBI and U.S. Border Patrol for this operation.
- About 300 agents participated in the raid.
- Roughly 30 undocumented immigrants were arrested, some suspected of being gang members.
- The operation specifically targeted members of the Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang.
- The operation is known as "Midway Blitz" and focuses on undocumented immigrants with criminal records.
- Chicago is expected to see more federal agents in the coming weeks.
- The immigration operation has faced criticism from immigrant advocacy groups and state Democratic officials.
