Border Patrol Chief Bovino Arrives Chicago as Trump Expands Immigration Raids

The Trump administration has escalated its immigration enforcement efforts by deploying Gregory Bovino, a U.S. Border Patrol official known for leading controversial raids in southern California, to oversee a new crackdown in Chicago as part of "Operation Midway Blitz." This campaign targets undocumented immigrants and has sparked significant backlash from local officials and Democratic leaders, including Senator Dick Durbin, who condemned the raids as counterproductive and harmful to immigrant communities. President Trump has amplified tensions by threatening military intervention in Chicago and drawing comparisons to war, though he later moderated these statements amid strong opposition from city and state leaders. The administration’s enforcement actions coincide with similar federal immigration raids in cities like Boston, where authorities targeted individuals accused of serious crimes, intensifying conflicts over sanctuary policies. Critics argue these operations sow fear and disrupt communities, while supporters cite public safety concerns, especially in cities with high crime rates. The enforcement blitz reflects the Trump administration’s broader strategy to aggressively target unauthorized immigrants beyond border areas, expanding the role of Border Patrol agents and ICE in interior U.S. locations.