Launched Operation Midway Blitz targeting undocumented immigrants in Illinois
September 6, 2025
Systemic Escalation
Founders' Principles Violated
Guardrails Violated
Trigger
Immigration enforcement launched Operation Midway Blitz on September 6, 2025, a large-scale enforcement operation targeting undocumented immigrants in Illinois, particularly in the Chicago area, using aggressive tactics and mass arrests.
Action Taken
Launched Operation Midway Blitz on September 6, 2025, a large-scale immigration enforcement operation targeting undocumented immigrants in Illinois, particularly in the Chicago area. Operation used aggressive tactics including workplace raids, home raids, and mass arrests. Critics argued the operation violated due process rights and targeted immigrant communities. Multiple lawsuits filed challenging the operation's tactics and legality.
In His Own Words
"We will remove all illegal immigrants from our cities."
"Operation Midway Blitz will restore law and order."
"Illegal immigrants have no right to be here."
What's Wrong
Large-scale immigration enforcement operation using aggressive tactics without proper due process. Operation targeted immigrant communities with workplace raids and home raids. Critics argued the operation violated due process rights and constitutional protections. Multiple lawsuits filed challenging the operation's tactics.
Impact
Constitutional: Violation of due process rights through mass arrests and raids. Legal: Multiple lawsuits filed challenging the operation. Institutional: Undermines trust in immigration enforcement and due process. Operational: Hundreds of immigrants affected, creating fear in immigrant communities.
Sources & Full Details
Primary Sources
Background
Operation Midway Blitz was launched on September 6, 2025, a large-scale immigration enforcement operation targeting undocumented immigrants in Illinois. The operation used aggressive tactics including workplace raids, home raids, and mass arrests. Critics argued the operation violated due process rights. Multiple lawsuits were filed challenging the operation's tactics and legality.
Why Level 4?
Systemic escalation: Large-scale enforcement operation using aggressive tactics. Multiple guardrails bypassed: due process, constitutional rights, separation of powers. Measurable harm to immigrant communities and due process protections.