Summary
A permanent resident in Illinois, named Antonio Enriquez, was detained for several hours by federal immigration agents for not having his immigration documents during a street stop. This incident is part of a larger immigration enforcement operation by the Trump administration, which has led to increased arrests and protests. Enriquez was released after his daughter brought his documents to the detention facility.
Key Facts
- Antonio Enriquez, 53, was stopped by immigration agents in Melrose Park, Illinois.
- He did not have his immigration documents on him during the encounter.
- The agents reportedly detained him after he tried to pull his arm away.
- Enriquez was taken to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility.
- He was held for about six hours until his daughter brought his ID and other documents.
- DHS's Operation Midway Blitz targets individuals without legal status and has resulted in more than 1,000 arrests.
- The operation has led to protests and legal challenges in Chicago.
- The Trump administration describes its immigration enforcement as the largest deportation effort in U.S. history.
