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Chaos Erupts in Chicago as ICE Raids Yield 900 Arrests

10/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

On September 30, 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) led a Chicago South Shore raid with 300+ agents.
The operation involved FBI and ATF and targeted alleged Tren de Aragua members.
Witnesses described chaotic scenes. Detentions of residents, including children, occur as Operation Midway Blitz yields 900+ arrests.
Governor J.B. Pritzker condemned the raids as fear-inducing and called for accountability.

History

Historical Context

Operation Wetback, initiated in June 1954 under President Eisenhower, aimed to deport undocumented Mexican nationals amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment. The U.S. Border Patrol, led by General Joseph Swing, conducted aggressive raids, resulting in over 1 million deportations. This operation mirrored earlier repatriation efforts during the Great Depression, raising ongoing concerns about immigration policy and community relations in the U.S.

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Story summary

On September 30, 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) led a Chicago South Shore raid with 300+ agents.
The operation involved FBI and ATF and targeted alleged Tren de Aragua members.
Witnesses described chaotic scenes. Detentions of residents, including children, occur as Operation Midway Blitz yields 900+ arrests.
Governor J.B. Pritzker condemned the raids as fear-inducing and called for accountability.

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