Coverage dated September 7, 2025 to September 8, 2025

Protests planned as ICE's 'Operation Midway Blitz' expected to begin across Chicago area

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The White House says the ICE operation will "target the criminal illegal aliens who flocked to Chicago and Illinois."

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Washington Examiner
DHS launches Operation Midway Blitz to target illegal immigrants (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Sep 7, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
With the onset of the ICE operation, the Trump administration is inching closer toward a federal takeover of Chicago.
Fox32 Chicago
ICE's Operation Midway Blitz to target undocumented immigrants in Chicago area (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Sep 7, 2025
Fox32 Chicago's feed description
The Department of Homeland Security launched Operation Midway Blitz on Monday, an effort to crack down on undocumented immigrants in Chicago and Illinois.
New York Post
Trump admin launches ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ in push to target illegal immigrants, fight violent crime in Chicago (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 7, 2025
New York Post's feed description
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security kicked off a crackdown on illegal immigrants in Chicago Monday — after local Democrats spent the weekend protesting President Trump's threat of a federal law enforcement surge in America's third-largest city.
NBC Chicago
'Operation Midway Blitz': Homeland Security, ICE warn of new operation in Chicago (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Sep 7, 2025
NBC Chicago's feed description
Just days after Trump posted about planned "Department of War" efforts in Chicago, ICE and Homeland Security announced new operations in the city.
ABC 7 Chicago
ICE operation 'Midway Blitz' named for Illinois DUI crash victim; undocumented man charged in death (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Sep 7, 2025
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
On Monday, the Department of Homeland Security announced the immigration operation "Midway Blitz" in Chicago and Illinois.
Townhall
Trump Administration Just Launched 'Operation Midway Blitz' to Catch Illegal Immigrants in This City (opens Townhall)
Published Sep 7, 2025
Townhall's feed description
DHS launches 'Operation Midway Blitz' in Chicago to catch illegal immigrants.
The Intercept
Trump Escalates Assault on Chicago With “Operation Midway Blitz” (opens The Intercept)
Published Sep 7, 2025
The Intercept's feed description
DHS announced a new ICE operation targeting Chicago on Monday, days after President Trump likened his assault on the city to the Vietnam War.
Blaze Media
‘Operation Midway Blitz’: Trump administration launches Chicago ICE surge (opens Blaze Media)
Published Sep 8, 2025
Blaze Media's feed description
'In an ICE-led operation, we are here to remove these dangerous public safety threats from American communities.'
The Federalist
ICE Launches Operation Midway Blitz To Protect Chicago (opens The Federalist)
Published Sep 8, 2025
The Federalist's feed description
DHS says the new effort is in honor of Katie Abraham, who was killed in a hit-and-run car crash earlier this year.
Philadelphia Inquirer
ICE launches ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ targeting immigrants in Chicago (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Sep 8, 2025
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
The announcement came after President Donald Trump vowed for weeks that his administration would send federal law enforcement officers to the city as part of an effort to crack down on crime.
PJ Media
'Operation Midway Blitz' Immigration Crackdown Begins in Chicago As Confrontation Looms (opens PJ Media)
Published Sep 8, 2025
PJ Media's feed description
DHS launches Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago targeting criminal illegal aliens amidst political tensions.
Hot Air
Operation Midway Blitz Gets Started in Chicago (opens Hot Air)
Published Sep 8, 2025
Hot Air's feed description
Chicago witnesses the launch of Operation Midway Blitz targeting illegal aliens.
NBC Chicago
Protests planned as ICE's 'Operation Midway Blitz' expected to begin across Chicago area (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Sep 8, 2025
NBC Chicago's feed description
The White House says the ICE operation will "target the criminal illegal aliens who flocked to Chicago and Illinois."
ABC 7 New York
'Midway Blitz' ICE operation crackdown begins in Chicago as local leaders push back (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Sep 8, 2025
ABC 7 New York's feed description
DHS says the ICE immigration crackdown in Operation Midway Blitz has begun in Chicago.
MyNorthwest
The Latest: ICE, now freed of restraints, launches 'Operation Midway Blitz' in Chicago (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Sep 8, 2025
MyNorthwest's feed description
The Department of Homeland Security's announcement that immigration agents will flood Chicago in “ Operation Midway Blitz ” is stirring up fresh confusion and
Latin Times
Inside Trump's "Operation Midway Blitz" Brings ICE Raids to Chicago After Supreme Court Ruling in L.A. (opens Latin Times)
Published Sep 8, 2025
Latin Times's feed description
The Department of Homeland Security has initiated a sweeping immigration enforcement campaign in Chicago. Dubbed Operation Midway Blitz, the effort arrives just days after a Supreme Court ruling gave
NBC Chicago
Chicago, Illinois leaders share criticisms as ICE launches 'Operation Midway Blitz' (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Sep 8, 2025
NBC Chicago's feed description
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced "Operation Midway Blitz," an effort to target "criminal illegal aliens."

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