A new directive from Immigration and Customs Enforcement outlines a plan to arrest undocumented migrants who attempt to leave the United States voluntarily during the holiday season. According to the memo, the Trump administration will deploy additional agents to the U.S.-Mexico border as part of its deportation campaign.

Newly released data shows immigration arrests under the Trump administration reached over 30,000 a month through mid-October. Although the administration promised to prioritize convicted criminals, a growing share of those arrested had no criminal record.

New immigration data reveals that non-criminal detainees in ICE custody have risen by a staggering 2,000% since the start of President Trump’s second term—a trend sparking debates over America’s deportation and detention policies.

U.S. Border Patrol agents have arrested over 130 people in Charlotte, North Carolina’s largest city, as part of a broadening immigration sweep. Officials expect the operation to advance soon into the state’s capital city, highlighting the ongoing focus on enforcement efforts.

Immigration enforcement in Chicago is triggering memories of last summer’s raids in Los Angeles. Observers note striking similarities in both communities’ experiences, prompting concerns about repeated patterns in how officials conduct these crackdowns. At the heart of the matter is “Operation Midway Blitz,” raising questions about the implications for local residents.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker continues to oppose President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts, equating any National Guard deployment to “going to war with Chicago.” FOX’s Olivianna Calmes reports on the growing tension as the governor questions the federal approach to immigration in his state.

A local judge in the Chicago area has issued an order banning ICE from making civil arrests of individuals who come to court. The directive covers a wide area around the courthouse, aiming to protect parties and witnesses attending legal proceedings.

Local leaders in the East Side neighborhood held a press conference to denounce the tear gas deployed by federal immigration agents after a pursuit and vehicle crash. They condemn the move as an unwarranted escalation, calling for immediate accountability.

The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has filed a FOIA lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to uncover details surrounding the Biden Administration’s cancellation of Operation Talon. FAIR’s legal action focuses on promoting government accountability and transparency, aiming to “pierce the veil of secrecy.”

Activists, residents, and local officials in Chicago say federal immigration agents have escalated their tactics, employing helicopters and chemical agents in enforcement operations. Community members warn these aggressive measures could provoke more violence and tension in neighborhoods.