Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino led aggressive raids in Chicago neighborhoods, resulting in 15 detentions and sparking protests and condemnation.

flag U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino returned to Chicago on December 16, 2025, leading renewed immigration enforcement operations in neighborhoods like Little Village and Cicero. flag His return, part of a broader federal effort, prompted protests and heightened fears among immigrant communities. flag Agents conducted raids using unmarked vehicles, pepper balls, and tactical gear, resulting in at least 15 detentions, including day laborers and a food vendor. flag Bovino, previously associated with aggressive tactics under Operation Midway Blitz, had left Chicago in November. flag Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized the lack of notification and called for Bovino’s testimony before a state commission investigating federal misconduct. flag Advocates condemned the raids as politically motivated and disruptive to community life and labor rights.

83 Articles