US authorities launch a crackdown on immigration within Chicago's borders.

In a controversial move, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced the start of Operation Midway Blitz, targeting "criminal illegal aliens" in Chicago. The operation, carried out by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, was announced amid opposition from the Illinois governor and city authorities.

The announcement was made on the platform Truth Social, where former President Donald Trump shared a graphic depicting Chicago's skyline, reminiscent of the film "Apocalypse Now." The graphic, along with the accompanying post, has sparked concern and outrage among Illinois residents and officials.

The post included the quote, "I love the smell of deportations in the morning," which is a reference to the famous film quote, "I love the smell of napalm in the morning." This quote, coupled with the graphic, has fueled fears of a possible military intervention in Chicago. However, the post did not provide any details about the potential military intervention.

Democratic Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has stated that the city administration has not been informed about the enhanced measures regarding migration. JB Pritzker, the Democratic governor of Illinois, has accused the Trump administration of heavy-handedness in relation to the operation. He believes the Trump administration's action is not about fighting crime, but rather about causing alarm among Illinois residents.

In the past, ICE agents have been criticised for detaining and deporting U.S. citizens, violating their human rights. The city administration and the governor of Illinois have expressed resistance to a militarized approach without due process.

Trump has hinted at a possible military intervention in Chicago, but the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has not provided any details about how the operation will be carried out. The operation is being carried out by the Republican U.S. government and is aimed at escalating the political dispute with Democrats in Illinois.

Despite the controversy, the operation is set to continue, with ICE agents, known for conducting raids with agents sometimes wearing masks, targeting illegal and criminal migrants in Chicago. The city administration continues to reject a militarized approach without due process, calling for transparency and adherence to the rule of law.