Trump's Immigration Crackdown Leads to Arrests of US Citizens
Six US citizens were arrested in one day in and around Chicago, accused of violence towards federal agents, as part of the Department of Homeland Security's Operation Midway Blitz.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, the arrests were made as the agency faced backlash for its involvement in immigration enforcement efforts. The Border Patrol reported facing "one of its most violent days" since the operation began, including death threats and attempted vehicle ramming.
- Elianne Bahena and Jacqueline Lopez, staff members for Chicago Alderman Michael Rodriguez, were among those detained.
- Newsweek reached out to Rodriguez's office for comment via email.
The incidents highlight the tension between Americans exercising their First Amendment rights and the Trump administration's views on what constitutes going too far.
Author's summary: Trump's immigration crackdown sparks arrests and tension.