Chicago Residents and Congress Respond to Aggressive ICE Raids
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Chicago Sun-Times
Following a military-style raid by federal agents on a South Shore apartment, residents, including U.S. citizens, were detained, prompting outrage from local Congress members and community activists. The raid, part of Operation Midway Blitz, targeted individuals involved in drug and weapons crimes, but also affected many Black residents, raising concerns about racial and community targeting. Leaders are calling for accountability, legal action, and an end to such raids, while advocating for immigrant and community rights.