A significant escalation in federal immigration enforcement in Chicago has resulted in widespread fear and unrest, particularly in affluent neighborhoods and near schools. Reports indicate that ICE agents have conducted numerous arrests, deploying tear gas in residential areas such as Lakeview and Little Village, leading to soft lockdowns at multiple North Side schools. Local officials and residents have expressed anger and frustration over the aggressive tactics used by federal agents, including detaining U.S. citizens and employing tear gas during operations. In several incidents, elected officials have reported direct confrontations with ICE agents, underscoring the tense atmosphere surrounding immigration enforcement in the city.