Homeland Security agents arrested more than 800 illegal immigrants as part of its “Operation Midway Blitz” and the massive raids will continue despite the government shutdown.
Among those arrested were rapists, individuals with DUI convictions and previously-deportation illegal immigrants, according to the Department of Homeland Security. In one part of the operation, roughly 300 federal agents descended upon an apartment complex teeming with suspected Tren de Aragua gang members.
“The Trump Administration will not allow violent criminals or repeat offenders to terrorize our neighborhoods or victimize our children and innocent Americans,” Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement regarding the arrests.
Chicago waters, watchful eyes… vigilance never rests. During Operation Midway Blitz, Border Patrol Marine Units in Chicago apprehended an illegal alien from Honduras who had been previously removed 5 times, making this arrest his 6th time.
The Green Machine will keep looking… pic.twitter.com/xzKHrIUR6b
— Commander Op At Large CA Gregory K. Bovino (@CMDROpAtLargeCA) October 1, 2025
The Trump administration’s immigration raids in Chicago and the nearby suburbs started in September, with the deployment of additional Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agents to the Windy City. In response, protestors have taken to the streets in an attempt to block the agents from arresting illegal immigrants.
Rioters have also targeted an ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, laying their hands on agents, hurling tear gas at them and slashing the tires of their cars.
Sickening chants of “shoot ICE” from the mob of over 200 violent psychopaths outside the Broadview Processing Center in Illinois.
This is transpiring just a few days after the horrific terrorist attack on an ICE facility in Dallas.
DHS is calling on @GovPritzker and… pic.twitter.com/nrg8VWyrbd
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) September 26, 2025
