Summary
Federal immigration agents in Chicago have been using aggressive tactics, including helicopter operations and chemical agents, which have raised concerns among residents, activists, and local leaders. More than 1,000 immigrants have been arrested in the past month under recent law enforcement operations. The actions have sparked calls for investigations and critiques from Illinois officials, including the state's governor.
Key Facts
- Federal immigration agents conducted a helicopter operation on Chicago's South Side, arresting 37 immigrants.
- More than 1,000 immigrants have been arrested in the Chicago area in recent weeks.
- The Illinois Governor and other state officials have raised concerns about the aggressive methods used by agents.
- The Trump administration plans to use the National Guard to help increase deportations.
- Children and U.S. citizens were reportedly detained alongside immigrants in these operations.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said they were targeting a gang with connections to drug trafficking and other crimes.
- An emergency hotline for reporting immigration agent sightings received over 800 calls in one day.
- The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights and local activists are advocating for change and investigations into these tactics.
