Summary
Federal immigration operations in Chicago, part of "Operation Midway Blitz," have led to reports of U.S. citizens being temporarily detained. Concerns have been raised over the accuracy of citizenship checks and the tactics used by authorities. Several incidents were reported where U.S. citizens were held and questioned by immigration enforcement officers.
Key Facts
- Recent federal immigration actions in Chicago have resulted in U.S. citizens being temporarily detained.
- A 15-year-old U.S. citizen was reportedly held for five hours in a federal garage.
- The Department of Homeland Security denies allegations of improperly detaining citizens.
- Rodrick Johnson, a U.S. citizen and military veteran, was reportedly detained during a late-night raid.
- Maria Greeley, another U.S. citizen, was detained despite having documentation proving her citizenship.
- Video footage shows Border Patrol agents confronting and tackling a man at a Walgreens.
- An unnamed U.S. citizen reported being detained by federal agents during a late-night encounter at his home.
