Summary
Federal immigration agents conducted a large-scale raid in Chicago's South Shore area, targeting individuals without legal status and those linked to criminal activities. During the operation, witnesses reported that agents forcibly removed children without clothing from apartments. The raid is part of a broader operation to apprehend undocumented migrants in the area.
Key Facts
- The raid took place in the early morning hours of September 30.
- Federal agents from several agencies, including ICE and the FBI, were involved.
- 37 individuals were arrested during this raid.
- The operation aimed at people allegedly linked to a Venezuelan gang and involved in criminal activities.
- Witnesses reported seeing children removed from the building without clothes and separated from their mothers.
- The raid is part of Operation Midway Blitz, an ongoing effort to address undocumented immigration in Chicago.
- More than 800 individuals without legal status have been arrested during this operation.
- Concerns have been raised about the treatment of migrants during these raids.
