**BREAKING: Architect of ICE Raids Moves to Chicago Amid Controversy**
UPDATE: The architect of controversial ICE raids in Los Angeles, Gregory Bovino, has arrived in Chicago this week, triggering a swift backlash from local leaders. Reports indicate that Bovino’s presence aligns with a newly launched operation aimed at targeting illegal immigration in the city, echoing tactics used in California.
In a recent appearance on “America Reports,” Acting U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California Bill Essayli discussed the Supreme Court’s lifting of restrictions on ICE raids, which has emboldened federal agents like Bovino. The former Border Patrol section chief has become synonymous with aggressive immigration enforcement, having executed operations in areas like MacArthur Park and Home Depot stores across Los Angeles.
On September 2, Bovino stated that Operation At-Large, the Los Angeles initiative, would “take the show on the road,” transitioning from “palm trees to skyscrapers.” His arrival in Chicago has raised alarms among state officials, particularly as they react to the Trump administration’s hardline approach to illegal immigration.
Local leaders, including Gov. JB Pritzker, are condemning the federal government’s tactics. Pritzker expressed concerns about the implications of Bovino’s operations, stating that it signifies “terrible plans for the communities of Illinois.”
In Chicago, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has activated Operation Midway Blitz, a campaign modeled after the enforcement strategies that Bovino implemented in Los Angeles. This operation aims to target the “worst of the worst” illegal aliens, according to Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. She cited the tragic case of Katie Abraham, who was killed by an illegal immigrant, as a catalyst for this initiative.
DHS has released a list of several high-priority targets, including Abdul Raza Al Kaby, an Iraqi national with a history of violent crime. Despite being ordered deported in 1997, Al Kaby has repeatedly evaded deportation due to lenient rulings from Illinois judges.
As part of the operation’s logistics, a naval station in nearby Waukegan is being utilized as a staging area for hundreds of agents and vehicles, as reported by CBS News. The DHS is actively preparing for enforcement actions that could significantly impact the local community.
Officials maintain that there is no sanctuary for criminal illegal aliens, further intensifying the urgency of ongoing operations. McLaughlin emphasized, “If you come to our country illegally and break our laws, we will hunt you down, arrest you, deport you, and you will never return.”
As this situation unfolds, the implications for Chicago and its residents remain uncertain. The local community is on high alert, and many are watching closely to see how these aggressive enforcement strategies will play out in their neighborhoods.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as local leaders continue to respond to federal actions.
