ICE arrests dangerous criminals in Chicago's sanctuary city operation

In recent operations, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) targeted criminal illegal aliens in the city of Chicago, Illinois, as part of a campaign to enhance public safety. This initiative, known as Operation Midway Blitz, led to the arrest of individuals involved in severe crimes such as child sexual assault, rape, armed robbery, and domestic battery. These coordinated efforts were particularly focused on undocumented individuals who have committed violent acts either within their families or against others. On a ride-along reported by ABC News Chief Justice Correspondent Pierre Thomas, the emphasis on this operation was to capture what are described as 'the worst of the worst' criminals. The operation also drew scrutiny from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, who claimed that such enforcement actions are instilling fear among law-abiding immigrants, including those who are U.S. citizens. Despite this criticism, ICE agents maintained that their goal was to interview and detain undocumented individuals found at enforcement sites, irrespective of their status as violent offenders. Details shared by DHS officials indicated that among those arrested were individuals linked to gang activities and illegal gun trafficking in the area, specifically mentioning a Venezuelan gang allegedly involved in selling illegal firearms. These actions reflect a broader strategy by the Trump administration to confront what they view as sanctuary policies that allow criminal illegal aliens to operate with impunity. Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security Tricia McLaughlin highlighted that these individuals pose significant threats to public safety, asserting that sanctuary policies contributed to their ability to