Tensions Rise in Chicago Amid ICE Crackdowns and Political Battles

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The first day of President Trump's 'Operation Midway Blitz' in Chicago saw increased immigration enforcement with sporadic arrests, causing fear and disruption in the community, especially among Latinos. Local officials and residents expressed concern over the tactics and impact of the operation, while protests erupted downtown against the deportation campaign.
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