Summary
A raid by immigration agents in Chicago on September 30 aimed to target a Venezuelan gang but resulted in the arrest of mostly non-gang members. The operation involved a large force, including a helicopter, and affected an apartment building in a predominantly Black neighborhood. The raid increased tensions in the city, with many local residents impacted.
Key Facts
- Immigration agents carried out a large raid in Chicago on September 30.
- The raid targeted the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
- Only 2 of 27 people arrested were confirmed gang members.
- The operation included searchlights, armed agents, and a helicopter.
- Several U.S. citizens living in the apartment building were affected.
- The raid occurred in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Chicago.
- A video of the raid was released by the Department of Homeland Security and got over 6.4 million views.
- Local residents reported feeling attacked and unsafe due to the raid.
