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Trump's Operation Midway Blitz Sparks Controversy in Chicago

10/31/2025

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Trump Oversees Border Operation

U.S. President Donald Trump oversees Operation Midway Blitz.
Border Patrol agents in Chicago have arrested about 1,500 people since mid-September, surpassing ICE's 1,400.
Chief Gregory Bovino leads these interior-enforcement operations and faces criticism for aggressive tactics, including tear gas deployed during protests, amid DHS tensions.
A federal judge has ordered Bovino to limit force against protesters and to warn before using chemical agents.

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Pritzker Urges Halloween Pause

Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker asked U.S. President Donald Trump to halt immigration enforcement from Friday to Sunday, letting children enjoy Halloween.
He criticized raids that traumatize families and endanger lives, noting tear gas used at a Chicago Halloween parade.
A 67-year-old man was injured by Border Patrol agents during an immigration sweep.
U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis ordered Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino to report daily on enforcement actions.

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Trump Oversees Border Operation

U.S. President Donald Trump oversees Operation Midway Blitz.
Border Patrol agents in Chicago have arrested about 1,500 people since mid-September, surpassing ICE's 1,400.
Chief Gregory Bovino leads these interior-enforcement operations and faces criticism for aggressive tactics, including tear gas deployed during protests, amid DHS tensions.
A federal judge has ordered Bovino to limit force against protesters and to warn before using chemical agents.

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