Summary
Category: us
Federal immigration agents in Chicago clashed with local residents during enforcement operations that continued despite a request to pause them for Halloween. Three U.S. citizens were arrested in Evanston after a car crash with federal agents. The Department of Homeland Security stated that agents were surrounded by a hostile crowd.
Key Facts
- Federal immigration agents conducted enforcement operations in Chicago over Halloween weekend.
- Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker requested a pause in operations, but Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem rejected the request.
- Three U.S. citizens were involved in an incident with agents in Evanston, resulting in their arrest.
- Witnesses in Evanston reported a car crash caused by federal agents braking abruptly.
- Tensions escalated when a crowd gathered around agents, and some members were allegedly aggressive towards them.
- In Albany Park, agents detained two U.S. citizens, prompting a local alderwoman to intervene.
- Homeland Security justified continuing the operations as necessary for community safety.
