Summary
Illinois state Representative Hoan Huynh was stopped by Customs and Border Protection agents in Chicago while he was trying to inform residents about immigration enforcement activities. The agents allegedly blocked his car and pointed a gun at him. The incident occurred as part of increased federal immigration operations in the city under President Trump's administration.
Key Facts
- Illinois state Representative Hoan Huynh was stopped by CBP agents on October 21 in Chicago.
- The incident happened in the Albany Park neighborhood, at Montrose and Kimball avenues.
- Huynh and his staff were trying to alert residents about immigration enforcement.
- Six armed CBP agents surrounded Huynh's vehicle.
- Federal agents allegedly pointed a gun at Huynh during the encounter.
- Increased immigration enforcement is part of Operation Midway Blitz under President Trump.
- The increased federal actions have caused tension in neighborhoods with immigrant populations.
