Navy base to serve as hub for up to 250 federal agents for Chicago immigration crackdown, memo indicates | AI News Digest
The Department of Homeland Security is preparing for an immigration crackdown in Chicago by utilizing the Naval Station Great Lakes as a hub for 250 federal agents. This military base will serve as a command post for removal operations targeting immigrants suspected of being in the U.S. illegally. The request for assistance from the Pentagon highlights the ongoing efforts to increase immigration enforcement, mirroring previous operations that sparked protests. The crackdown is expected to last for 30 days, with operations potentially starting soon. The deployment reflects a significant shift in the military's role in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
