Federal immigration agents have been accused of using military-style tactics in a wave of raids across Chicago, sparking outrage and investigations by Illinois officials. Governor J.B. Pritzker condemned the operations, saying federal officers are turning neighborhoods into “a war zone.” Reports describe helicopters, tear gas near schools, and even children zip-tied as agents target suspected gang members — but residents say U.S. citizens and legal immigrants are also being detained. The raids come amid the Trump administration’s renewed deportation push, led by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, who has defended the tactics as necessary for agent safety. Meanwhile, activists and civil rights groups are demanding accountability as protests spread through Brighton Park, South Shore, and Broadview.
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