Summary
The FBI arrested two people in Chicago for using vehicles to assault federal officers. The incident occurred during increased immigration enforcement efforts by federal authorities in the city. Following the event, President Trump deployed 300 National Guard troops to Chicago.
Key Facts
- The FBI arrested Marimar Martinez, 30, and Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz, 21, for using vehicles to attack federal officers in Chicago.
- The attack happened during an immigration enforcement operation called Operation Midway Blitz.
- Martinez was wounded when an officer fired shots after their vehicles boxed in the federal agents' vehicle.
- After the event, President Trump ordered 300 National Guard troops to be sent to Chicago.
- Protests against immigration enforcement are ongoing in cities like Chicago, Portland, and Los Angeles.
- The U.S. Attorney's Office charged both individuals with using their vehicles as weapons against federal agents.
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized the federal presence, suggesting it escalates tensions.
