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flag U.S. Border Patrol used marine units in Chicago to arrest immigrants, sparking criticism over its symbolic, non-targeted enforcement.

flag On September 25, 2025, U.S. Border Patrol deployed marine units to the Chicago River as part of Operation Midway Blitz, a federal immigration enforcement surge under President Trump’s expanded deportation campaign. flag Armed agents conducted raids at Home Depot locations in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood, arresting several individuals, including Laura Murillo, a mother of two U.S.-born children. flag The operation, which included the docking of four Border Patrol boats at the Chicago Harbor Lock, drew criticism from local officials and advocates who called it a symbolic, fear-inducing move rather than a targeted enforcement action. flag While federal officials cited public safety and the need to address crimes committed by undocumented immigrants, including a recent fatal incident, Senator Dick Durbin questioned the data, noting most arrests involved individuals without criminal records. flag The deployment reflects a broader trend of intensified immigration enforcement in major U.S. cities.

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