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Operation Midway Blitz: ICE Raids Spark Fear Near Schools

10/9/2025

Summary

Story summary

Operation Midway Blitz raids in Chicago have caused fear near schools and student absences.
Since September 8, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested 800 undocumented immigrants.
Advocates say tactics near schools, including tear gas, traumatize children and disrupt education.
Federal investigations led by Democrats are expanding scrutiny of the raids; public opinion shifts against ICE.

History

Historical Context

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, established in 2012, protected nearly 800,000 undocumented immigrants, enabling them to pursue education and work. However, the recent Operation Midway Blitz, initiated on September 9, 2025, by ICE in Chicago, reflects a resurgence of aggressive immigration enforcement tactics, raising concerns about community disruption and prompting calls for immigration reform amid heightened public scrutiny.

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Story summary

Operation Midway Blitz raids in Chicago have caused fear near schools and student absences.
Since September 8, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested 800 undocumented immigrants.
Advocates say tactics near schools, including tear gas, traumatize children and disrupt education.
Federal investigations led by Democrats are expanding scrutiny of the raids; public opinion shifts against ICE.

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