Chicago, turned into a war zone' by immigration terror

"Federal forces have used tear gas and pepper spray and fired at protesters, following days of protests over migrant detentions, while Trump authorized the deployment of the National Guard A protester is arrested at the Broadview Detention Center on October 3.Erin Hooley (AP) US President Donald Trump has declared war on Democratic-led cities, and judging by the violent scenes of recent days, Chicago has become a battleground."

"Numerous people have been injured and several were arrested in clashes between federal forces and protesters in weekend demonstrations against the government's migrant detention operation launched in the city last month. Immigration agents used tear gas and excessive force against citizens who denounced abuses committed against migrants and the deplorable conditions in which they are held in detention centers. The so-called Operation Midway Blitz, launched in early September, has already resulted in more than 500 migrant arrests, according to government data."

"Protests against the operation have multiplied in recent weeks, leading President Trump to authorize the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to contain the demonstrations and protect federal agents. Texas Governor Greg Abbott made Texan troops available, although it is unclear whether they have yet arrived in the country's third most populated city. Authorities in Chicago and the state of Illinois responded this Monday with a lawsuit against the administration to block the deployment of troops on their streets."

Federal forces used tear gas, pepper spray and fired at protesters during demonstrations in Chicago and its suburbs over migrant detentions. Operation Midway Blitz, launched in early September, has led to over 500 migrant arrests. Weekend clashes at the Broadview Detention Center left numerous people injured and several arrested as protesters denounced alleged abuses and deplorable detention conditions. President Trump authorized deployment of 300 National Guard troops, with Texas offering forces. Illinois and Chicago authorities filed a lawsuit to block troop deployment and state leaders accused the administration of creating a pretext for militarized action on city streets.

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