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ICE Raid in Northbrook: 90 Apartments Held Hostage

11/11/2025

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On November 5, 2025, ICE agents raided the Salem Walk apartments in Northbrook, Illinois to arrest Alan Eduardo Garcia.
Eyewitnesses said agents pointed rifles at bystanders and broke down doors during the 50-minute operation.
Montgomery, a resident, described the situation as ICE holding 90 apartments hostage.
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office confirmed they were not notified beforehand.
Garcia, who had lived in the complex for years without incident, was detained.

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Story summary

On November 5, 2025, ICE agents raided the Salem Walk apartments in Northbrook, Illinois to arrest Alan Eduardo Garcia.
Eyewitnesses said agents pointed rifles at bystanders and broke down doors during the 50-minute operation.
Montgomery, a resident, described the situation as ICE holding 90 apartments hostage.
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office confirmed they were not notified beforehand.
Garcia, who had lived in the complex for years without incident, was detained.