From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 20s
Chicago federal prosecutions tied to Trump's deportation blitz
Chicago federal prosecutors accuse 33 defendants of nonimmigration crimes linked to Trump's deportation operation.
In brief
Chicago federal prosecutors accuse 33 defendants of nonimmigration crimes linked to Trump's deportation operation. Chicago federal prosecutors have charged 33 individuals with nonimmigration crimes connected to Operation Midway Blitz. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Chicago federal prosecutions
Chicago federal prosecutors have accused 33 known defendants of nonimmigration crimes tied to Operation Midway Blitz.
Defendants charged with crimes
Two defendants have pleaded guilty while 26 were cleared of nonimmigration related charges tied to Operation Midway Blitz.
Grand jury outcomes
Three defendants had grand jurors refuse to indict while one was found not guilty at trial.
Deferred prosecution deals
Two defendants saw charges dropped through deferred prosecution agreements while six struck such deals.
Current status of cases
Four defendants remain pending after deferred prosecution agreements while two others are still pending.
Operation Midway Blitz
Operation Midway Blitz is a Trump administration deportation initiative targeting Chicago area immigration enforcement.
Protester arrest
Protester Paul Ivery was arrested by federal Border Patrol agents outside the Broadview ICE facility on Sept. 27, 2:00pm.
Case status
Paul Ivery's case is among at least 26 cleared cases tied to Operation Midway Blitz.
Tracking efforts
The Chicago Sun-Times is tracking all known federal criminal cases connected to Operation Midway Blitz.
The one thing
Chicago federal prosecutors have charged 33 individuals with nonimmigration crimes connected to Operation Midway Blitz.
