Overview

• Chicago Ald. Jeylú Gutiérrez said at least five people were detained Sunday in Archer Heights, including a well-known flower vendor captured on surveillance video being taken by individuals in vests labeled “police” and “federal agent.”
• DHS announced an Illinois enforcement push called “Operation Midway Midway Blitz,” framing the effort as targeting criminal immigration violators, with Tom Homan signaling stepped-up raids this week.
• Rapid-response networks canvassed Southwest Side blocks, distributed Know Your Rights materials, and directed residents to the ICIRR Family Support Hotline at 1-855-435-7693.
• ICE did not confirm the specific detentions reported by local outlets, while elected officials and faith leaders denounced the actions as discriminatory and urged residents to document encounters.
• Activity centered on the Broadview ICE facility included people arriving after being summoned and a uniformed private security guard identified as from Parasys INC interacting with those brought in; suburbs including Evanston issued public warnings.