Federal agents conducting immigration enforcement in Chicago came under direct gunfire from an illegal alien with prior firearms convictions, highlighting the dangerous chaos created by sanctuary city policies that protect criminals over law enforcement.
Story Highlights
- An illegal alien suspect shot at Border Patrol agents during Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago’s Little Village.
- A federal judge previously found that the Border Patrol Chief “admitted that he lied” about encounters with protesters.
- Nine arrests were made, including eight US citizens, after agents faced hostile crowds and projectiles.
- The Trump administration appeals court order limiting federal force during immigration crackdowns.
Gunfire Erupts During Immigration Enforcement
Border Patrol agents conducting immigration enforcement operations came under direct gunfire in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. A male suspect driving a black Jeep Wrangler opened fire on federal agents around 9:30 a.m. near 26th Street and Kedzie Avenue before fleeing the scene.
DHS confirmed that a suspect from Mexico with previous firearms convictions was arrested in connection with the shooting. No agents were reported injured, though the Chicago Police Department responded to secure the area.
CHAOS in Chicago neighborhood after shots fired at ICE agents — Fox News
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Sanctuary City Politicians Enable Violence Against Law Enforcement
Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin directly blamed sanctuary city leadership for escalating violence against federal agents. “The violence in Chicago against law enforcement is unprecedented,” McLaughlin stated.
“These attacks are the consequence of vitriolic smears from sanctuary politicians and the media.” The shooting occurred as part of “Operation Midway Blitz,” the Trump administration’s comprehensive immigration enforcement campaign targeting illegal aliens in sanctuary jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with federal law.
Hostile Crowds Attack Federal Agents
Beyond the gunfire incident, Border Patrol agents faced organized resistance from crowds that “boxed them into a street and alleyway” during enforcement operations.
After the shooting, unknown agitators threw paint cans and bricks at Border Patrol vehicles. Agents subsequently encountered protesters lying in the streets near 26th and Pulaski, with DHS reporting that “rioters refused to comply with basic instructions and began throwing objects.” Federal agents deployed crowd control measures, including flash-bang grenades, to disperse the hostile crowds blocking their operations.
Federal Judge Found Border Patrol Chief Lied
The chaos unfolded one day after US District Judge Sara Ellis issued a ruling limiting federal agents’ use of force, finding the government’s evidence “simply not credible” and its portrayal of Chicago “untrue.”
Judge Ellis specifically noted that Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino “admitted that he lied” when claiming he deployed tear gas after protesters threw rocks, with video evidence disproving his account. The Trump administration filed an appeal Sunday challenging Ellis’s order restricting the use of federal force in immigration enforcement operations.
Mass Arrests Follow Coordinated Resistance
The National Lawyers Guild Chicago reported nine people were arrested and taken into federal custody Saturday, with DHS confirming agents arrested eight US citizens and one illegal alien. The coordinated resistance included multiple vehicle ramming attempts against Border Patrol convoys, forcing agents to deploy controlled tire deflation devices.
These incidents demonstrate how sanctuary city policies encourage both illegal aliens and radical activists to violently obstruct legitimate federal immigration enforcement, putting both agents and communities at risk.
