Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino Deploys Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago

Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago

• 🎯 Gregory Bovino, the commander of the LA immigration enforcement operation, is now leading Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago with approximately 200 Border Patrol agents.
• 🕵️‍♂️ These agents are conducting behind-the-scenes preparatory work to identify and target individuals considered "the worst of the worst" by DHS.
• 📈 The LA team, under Bovino's command, was responsible for around 1,800 arrests out of 5,000 by DHS in the LA area.

Targets of the Operation

• criminal illegal immigrants arrested under Operation Midway Blitz include individuals accused of serious crimes such as strong-armed rape, criminal sexual abuse of a child, hit and run, and domestic violence.
• ⚖️ The operation aims to build cases against these egregious offenders, focusing on those with a history of violent and criminal behavior.

Reactions to Federal Presence

• 🗣️ Governor Pritzker has condemned the federal presence and criticized Bovino, calling him a "reality show wannabe."
• 💬 Bovino responded by suggesting the governor should engage with inner-city residents to understand their views on illegal immigration.
• ✊ Protesters in Chicago express strong opposition to the surge of federal agents, stating they do not support the operation and believe it targets individuals based on skin color and language without due process.
• 📢 Demonstrators plan to continue daily protests for as long as federal agents remain in the city.

Scope and Duration

• 🌍 Federal agents from various agencies, including the FBI and DEA, are present in Chicago, with resources surged from LA and other states.
• ⏳ The federal operation in Chicago is expected to last through September and could potentially expand, similar to operations in Washington D.C. and LA.