Federal Immigration Surge Hits Chicago: ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ Begins, Three Arrested
Federal Immigration Surge Hits Chicago: ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ Begins, Three Arrested Chicago is currently experiencing a 30-day federal immigration enforcement surge, dubbed “Operation Midway Blitz,” which commenced with initial arrests this week. The operation, launched by the Department of Homeland Security, saw federal agents descend on the city’s Lawndale neighborhood on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, in collaboration with Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) agents, arrested three individuals identified as suspected gang members. This enforcement…