Congressman García’s Response to Federal Immigration Raids in Chicago

CHICAGO- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement in response to President Trump launching Operation Midway Blitz:

"Operation Midway Blitz is a declaration of war on an American city and communities like mine. As Chicago continues to experience historic declines in violent crime, we know this is not a response to any real emergency, but a cruel show of authoritarian force designed to further criminalize immigrants, instigate civil unrest, and terrorize our communities.

"Masked thugs kidnapping parents, children, and workers does not make us safer. Weaponizing and unleashing the military against our own people does not make us safer. Racial profiling - now greenlit by extremist Supreme Court justices - does not make us safer. The reality is that a President who incited an insurrection, was found liable for sexual abuse, and was convicted of 34 felonies has zero credibility on public safety.

"My office is closely coordinating with officials at the federal, state, and local levels as we respond to this historic government overreach. We will ensure our constituents know their rights, conduct oversight, support legal challenges where appropriate, and use every tool at our disposal to fight back. Chicago values dignity, justice, and unity. We oppose any invasion or occupation of our city, and we demand Trump and his cronies stand down."

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