Chicago mayor says city "received no notice" ahead of Homeland Security's "Operation Midway Blitz" announcement

general • 9/8/2025

The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.

The Department of Homeland Security said it was moving forward with ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz, as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says the city "received no notice of any enhanced ... [3844 chars]