January 1, Border Patrol Storms Chicago Streets, Locals Cheer

Wyatt’s Take

• Federal agents hit Chicago hard in a major sweep.
• Local leaders call it intimidation, but many residents welcome action.
• Busts linked to violence, illegal immigration, and weapons found near ICE facility.

Armed and masked Border Patrol agents, alongside ICE officers, swept through downtown Chicago as part of a big immigration enforcement push. Hundreds of agents hit the streets in what they called the “Midway Blitz,” with arrests made across places like River North.

The Department of Homeland Security announced:

“11 violent rioters were arrested last night in Chicago outside the ICE detention facility. These are two guns that were taken off rioters in Chicago right against the fence at our ICE detention facility.”

“An investigation is underway into what appears to be some sort of explosive device found last night near the ICE Chicago detention facility.”

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker took to social media claiming:

“The Trump Administration’s DHS officers appear to be carrying large weapons around downtown Chicago in camouflage and masks. This is not making anybody safer — it’s a show of intimidation, instilling fear in our communities and hurting our businesses.”

“We cannot normalize militarizing American cities and suburbs. Make sure you know your rights and stay alert.”

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson also called out the tactics, saying:

“The city’s people are being intimidated and threatened by masked federal agents flaunting automatic weapons for no apparent reason.”

Meanwhile, Border Patrol’s Gregory Bovino said:

“I would say the majority are actually glad we’re here. They are congratulating us, saying, ‘It’s about time you’re here.’”

“Especially those inner-city residents here in Chicago are very glad we’re here, because oftentimes they’re up against that vast illegal migration that took place over the past four years. They’re the ones dealing with the violence perpetrated by illegal aliens.”

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