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Chicago's Federal Immigration Blitz Sparks Controversy and Opposition

9/11/2025

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Chicago's "Operation Midway Blitz" involves around 300 federal agents operating from Naval Station Great Lakes.
Concerns arise over racial profiling due to a Supreme Court ruling allowing ICE to act without reasonable suspicion.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson oppose federal cooperation, with Johnson restricting local police involvement.
Trump has threatened to deploy the National Guard, reminiscent of past military immigration operations, despite legal challenges.
The White House has not revealed the number of agents involved, raising questions about the operation's scale.

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Story summary

Chicago's "Operation Midway Blitz" involves around 300 federal agents operating from Naval Station Great Lakes.
Concerns arise over racial profiling due to a Supreme Court ruling allowing ICE to act without reasonable suspicion.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson oppose federal cooperation, with Johnson restricting local police involvement.
Trump has threatened to deploy the National Guard, reminiscent of past military immigration operations, despite legal challenges.
The White House has not revealed the number of agents involved, raising questions about the operation's scale.