Overview
- DHS said a multiagency overnight operation at 7500 S. South Shore Dr. led to 37 arrests for alleged drug, weapons and immigration offenses, and Secretary Kristi Noem publicized video of the raid.
- Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino said the operation targeted members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
- Residents and elected officials reported aggressive tactics, including a U.S. citizen, Pertissue Fisher, saying agents pointed a gun at her and handcuffed her, and Bovino acknowledged some citizens were temporarily detained.
- Elected officials, including Reps. Delia Ramirez, Jesús 'Chuy' Garcia, Robin Kelly and Jonathan Jackson, are seeking an immediate meeting with ICE Chicago Field Office Director Russell Hott and greater oversight of the Broadview processing center.
- Community members cited damaged doors and windows and raised concerns about detainee processing and transfers, including the case of tamale vendor Laura Morillo, who advocates say is being held in El Paso, Texas.