Federal agents arrested dozens of Chicago’s most dangerous criminals in a major operation.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection carried out the arrests. The Department of Homeland Security announced the results on Monday.

Violence and unrest engulfed parts of Chicago during the operation. The city suffers from mounting street violence. Protests against federal operations erupted across multiple neighborhoods.

DHS targeted violent gang members, child abusers, and drug traffickers. The arrests are part of Operation Midway Blitz. This ongoing crackdown focuses on criminal illegal immigrants across Illinois.

The operation launched in early September. DHS claims it has already led to over 1,000 arrests statewide. This represents a major escalation in federal enforcement.

DHS released a statement with details about the arrests. The statement was titled “Despite Multiple Vehicle Attacks by Domestic Terrorists, DHS Law Enforcement Arrests Worst of Worst.”

Several suspects were taken into custody during the operation.

Wilmer Alexander Gonzalez Garaban was among those arrested. He is an alleged member of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang. He has a criminal history of theft and resisting an officer.

Ricardo Gervasio-Gervasio is a repeat offender. He has convictions for drug crimes and DUI. He also has convictions for cocaine possession and dangerous drugs.

Jorge Mario Ramirez-Lopez was also arrested. He is from Guatemala. He has a conviction for larceny.

Pedro Navajas-Contreras has three prior convictions for driving under the influence. He is from Mexico.

Officials cited other individuals who were apprehended. These arrests included people charged with assault, fraud, illegal reentry, and aggravated assault.

Secretary Kristi Noem praised the agents and officers for their work. She emphasized their persistence despite violent resistance.

“We will not let violence by domestic terrorists and lawless rioters in Chicago slow us down from fulfilling the President’s mandate to arrest the worst of the worst.”

One of the most dramatic incidents occurred on October 4. It happened in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood. Federal agents were reportedly surrounded by several vehicles.

One vehicle rammed a federal car during this confrontation.

In the chaos that followed, agents opened fire. They struck a driver who was later hospitalized. That driver was then charged with crimes.

A separate case occurred in Franklin Park. ICE agents shot and killed Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez. Authorities said he attempted to flee from officers.

He dragged an officer during a vehicle stop. The agents responded with lethal force.

The killing sparked fresh outrage and protests across Chicago. Activists questioned whether the agents’ actions were proportional. They demanded answers about the use of deadly force.

The violence against federal agents shows the danger they face daily. Domestic terrorists and lawless rioters are trying to stop enforcement operations. They use vehicle attacks and physical confrontation against officers.

But DHS made clear these tactics will not work. The agency will continue fulfilling President Trump’s mandate. They will arrest the worst criminals regardless of resistance.

Operation Midway Blitz continues across Illinois. Federal agents remain committed to removing dangerous criminals from American streets. Gang members, drug traffickers, and violent offenders are their primary targets.

Chicago has become a focal point for immigration enforcement. The city’s sanctuary policies have protected criminal illegal immigrants for years. Now federal agents are cleaning up the mess.

Over 1,000 arrests statewide prove the operation’s effectiveness. More arrests will come in the weeks ahead. DHS shows no signs of slowing down.

The Tren de Aragua gang has infiltrated American cities. This Venezuelan gang brings violence and crime wherever they operate. Federal agents are working to dismantle their networks.

Secretary Noem’s statement sends a clear message to criminals and activists. Violence will not stop federal law enforcement. Protests will not deter agents from their mission.

The Trump administration prioritizes public safety above political pressure. Criminal illegal immigrants must be removed from American communities. No amount of resistance will change this policy.