Operation Midway Blitz: Homeland Security's Immigration Enforcement in Chicago
The Director of U.S. Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, visited Chicago to oversee increased immigration enforcement operations in the city. The Department of Homeland Security initiated "Operation Midway Blitz" to target criminal illegal aliens in Chicago and Illinois. This operation was a response to the sanctuary laws in the city and state that restrict cooperation between local and state law enforcement and ICE agents. The mission of the operation was dedicated to Katie Abraham, a Chicago woman who was killed in a drunk driving hit-and-run accident by an undocumented immigrant from Guatemala in Urbana, Illinois. The duration of the operation has not been specified.
As the situation unfolds, CBS Chicago will provide updates on the ongoing immigration enforcement operations in Chicago led by the Department of Homeland Security. Stay tuned for the latest developments.
In conclusion, the Department of Homeland Security's "Operation Midway Blitz" in Chicago aims to address the issue of criminal illegal aliens in the city and Illinois. The enforcement actions are a response to the sanctuary laws that limit cooperation between local law enforcement and ICE agents. The operation, dedicated to the memory of Katie Abraham, will continue until further notice. Stay informed with CBS Chicago for the latest updates on this developing story.