Ruling to appoint special prosecutor on Chicago ICE action expected-media reports

Background

Operation Midway Blitz involved immigration authorities — including ICE and Border Patrol — who conducted stops and detentions that affected travelers, airport workers, and nearby residents. Local leaders and civil‑rights groups say the actions raised serious concerns about racial profiling, due process, and the legality of how the sweep was conducted.

Families and workers report that people were stopped without clear explanations, and advocates say some faced prolonged detention or questioning that disrupted jobs, travel plans, and access to services. Community organizations and legal aid groups have been collecting accounts to document individual harms and to support possible litigation or policy responses.