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ICE's Chicago Blitz Sparks Controversy, Mayor Issues Protections

11/8/2025

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensified Midway Blitz in Chicago, leading to nearly 3,000 arrests since September.
Mayor Brandon Johnson issued an executive order protecting immigrants from ICE on public property.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker criticized ICE after tear gas was used on children at a parade.
Some local authorities supported ICE operations against protestors.
A federal court upheld sanctuary policies, affirming local governments' right to refuse cooperation.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensified Midway Blitz in Chicago, leading to nearly 3,000 arrests since September.
Mayor Brandon Johnson issued an executive order protecting immigrants from ICE on public property.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker criticized ICE after tear gas was used on children at a parade.
Some local authorities supported ICE operations against protestors.
A federal court upheld sanctuary policies, affirming local governments' right to refuse cooperation.