"The big picture: Operation Midway Blitz, which targeted undocumented immigrants in the Chicago area, resulted in 3,000 arrests, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Oct. 30. The operation in Chicago mirrored prior activities in Los Angeles, where Border Patrol also joined ICE on its mission. President Trump told "60 Minutes" in a recent interview that he wants to see more aggressive tactics in operations across the country, but blamed "liberal judges" for restricting immigration agents."
"Zoom in: In Chicago, activists set up a rapid response team of volunteers, and rallied support from local elected officials, business and faith leaders. Documenting enforcement: Part of the rapid response volunteer network's role was to film officers making arrests, so they could document any potential excessive uses of force or other violations. Targeted demonstrations: At least one demonstration blocked the entrance at the Broadview processing facility that was holding immigrants for extended periods of time before they were transferred to permanent detention facilities."
Operation Midway Blitz targeted undocumented immigrants in the Chicago area and resulted in roughly 3,000 arrests, according to Homeland Security leadership. The Chicago actions mirrored prior operations in Los Angeles, with Border Patrol participating alongside ICE. Presidential and White House officials advocated more aggressive nationwide tactics and set ambitious arrest goals, while public data indicate those targets were not met. In Chicago, volunteers formed rapid-response teams to film arrests, mobilize local officials and community leaders, block access to a processing facility, and pursue litigation over tear gas, detention conditions and warrantless arrests, prompting the release of more than 600 people on bond.
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