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DHS Video and NewsNation Footage Show Militarized Chicago Immigration Raid

Newly released video spotlights militarized tactics, with residents contesting mass detentions.

Overview

  • Official DHS and NewsNation videos depict masked agents in CBP-marked gear surrounding 7500 S. South Shore during a late‑night operation with helicopters and flashbangs.
  • Resident recordings and accounts describe forced entries with only seconds of warning before doors were broken.
  • People in the 130‑unit building report that nearly all residents, including children and babies, were detained in zip ties for hours.
  • Some residents allege they were separated by race into vans, an accusation not confirmed by federal officials.
  • The South Shore raid is the latest flashpoint in a broader federal enforcement surge that has drawn protests, legal scrutiny, and disputes over scope and methods.