Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that criminal groups in Chicago were offered money to kill immigration agents. Some of these offers reportedly came from Mexico. The Trump administration has increased deportation efforts, which DHS says has led to more attacks on immigration officers.
Key Facts
- Criminal networks in Chicago received cash offers for targeting immigration agents.
- The offers for bounties allegedly came from Mexico.
- There were bounties of $2,000 for killing regular ICE agents and $5,000 for mid-level officers.
- An organized monitoring system was reported in certain Chicago neighborhoods to track law enforcement.
- Bounties could go up to $50,000 for high-ranking officials.
- A suspected member of a gang was charged with placing a bounty on a U.S. Border Patrol Chief.
- The Trump administration has increased deportation efforts, with rising attacks on agents.
- President Trump criticized Chicago's mayor and Illinois' governor for not protecting federal officers.
