Countering the blitz: How advocates, volunteers are doing ‘rapid response’ for immigrants targeted by ICE - WBEZ Chicago

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Original Load Date Oct. 13, 2025, 3:02 p.m.
Last Updated Oct. 13, 2025, 3:02 p.m.
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The Department of Homeland Security says that as of Oct. 3, at least [ _1000 immigrants have been arrested_ ][18] in the Chicago area during “Operation Midway Blitz.” Each time ICE makes an arrest, a network of on-the-ground volunteers, advocates and lawyers springs into action to document the deta...