Operation Midway Blitz
College Journalists Create Digital Maps to Track Immigration Raids in Chicago Communities
Dec 14, 2025 02:38 am CST
Chicago student journalists have transformed from campus reporters to essential information providers by creating digital tracking systems for immigration enforcement activities. As Trump's administration intensifies deportation operations, college newsrooms across the city are collaborating to verify agent sightings, providing communities with factual resources amid growing anxiety. Their innovative mapping tools distinguish rumor from reality, serving vulnerable residents while demonstrating journalism's evolving role during controversial enforcement actions.
Controversy Erupts After US Border Patrol Allegedly Pepper Sprays One-Year-Old During Immigration Operation
Nov 10, 2025 06:07 pm CST
A controversial incident has unfolded in Cicero, Illinois, where US Border Patrol agents allegedly pepper-sprayed Rafael Veraza and his one-year-old daughter Arianna during an immigration enforcement operation. While viral video appears to show the incident, the Department of Homeland Security has issued denials, claiming agents were attacked during Operation Midway Blitz. The incident occurs amid heightened immigration enforcement actions following Trump administration policies.
Shots Fired at Border Patrol During Chicago Immigration Raid: Escalating Tensions in Ongoing Enforcement Operations
Nov 09, 2025 09:57 am CST
A suspect fired shots at Border Patrol agents during immigration operations in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood, highlighting escalating tensions surrounding federal immigration enforcement actions. The incident occurred amid growing protests against "Operation Midway Blitz," which has resulted in over 3,000 arrests since September, including US citizens and individuals with no criminal records.
67-Year-Old US Citizen Suffers Broken Ribs During Border Patrol Operation at Chicago Halloween Parade: What Happened?
Oct 29, 2025 06:56 pm CST
A disturbing incident in Chicago's Old Irving Park neighborhood where Border Patrol agents severely injured a 67-year-old US citizen during an immigration enforcement operation, causing six broken ribs and internal bleeding. The confrontation, which occurred near a children's Halloween parade, has raised serious questions about law enforcement tactics and civilian safety during immigration operations.