ICE Launches Operation Midway Blitz Targeting Criminal Illegal Aliens in Chicago

The Department of Homeland Security has launched "Operation Midway Blitz" in Chicago, targeting undocumented immigrants with criminal records, as part of President Donald Trump's ongoing efforts to address crime in the city. The operation has faced strong opposition from Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who criticized the move as unnecessary, unconstitutional, and potentially harmful during local cultural celebrations. Trump has publicly mused about deploying the National Guard to Chicago, emphasizing his intent to help residents by targeting criminals, but he has also indicated that troop deployment would await requests from local officials. Democrats, including Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, have condemned the operation as a political stunt that wastes resources and instills fear, pointing out that many targeted individuals may not have criminal convictions. The Supreme Court’s recent decision to lift restrictions on immigration raids in Los Angeles is seen as a green light for similar actions in Chicago. Despite tensions, Trump insists the federal response aims to "clean up" the city and protect its residents from crime.