Chicago Immigrant Tenants Seek $5M Each After Militarized Raid

Seventeen residents from a Chicago South Shore apartment complex filed administrative claims seeking about $5 million each from DHS and several federal agencies for a Sept. 30 midnight raid described as militarized. They allege unlawful entry without warrants, injuries (including a dog bite), emotional trauma, and property loss; many have since been deported or relocated. DHS says the operation complied with the law. The claims, filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act, are the first step toward lawsuits, and more are expected as advocates press for accountability after the controversial enforcement action.