A series of aggressive immigration raids conducted by ICE in Chicago, particularly in the South Shore area, has resulted in the arrest of over 1,000 individuals, with local leaders and residents expressing outrage at the treatment of families, including the separation of children from their parents. Governor JB Pritzker called for state agencies to investigate the federal actions, especially concerning the treatment of children during the raids, which included reports of agents dragging kids from their beds. Community leaders, including those from the NAACP, criticized the targeted approach towards predominantly Black neighborhoods, suggesting systemic biases in enforcement. As federal agents maintain a heavy presence in the city, including patrols by armed personnel and drone surveillance, residents report feeling defeated and fearful. The controversial immigration actions have sparked protests and debates about the militarization of law enforcement in civilian spaces.