DHS details arrests in suburban Chicago after violent incidents targeting federal immigration agents

The Brief

  • Federal authorities arrested six U.S. citizens and three undocumented immigrants Wednesday during violent incidents targeting Border Patrol and CBP agents in suburban Chicago.
  • Drivers allegedly attempted to ram federal vehicles, ignored commands, and injured one agent.
  • Authorities say the arrests highlight increasing confrontations with agitators during immigration enforcement operations.

CICERO, Ill. Federal authorities say they arrested six U.S. citizens and three undocumented immigrants Wednesday during a series of violent incidents targeting Border Patrol agents in suburban Chicago.

What we know:

The arrests came as officers carried out immigration enforcement operations as part of Operation Midway Blitz.

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