The Trump administration kicked off a sweeping immigration enforcement operation in Chicago on Sunday, involving several federal agencies with expanded powers to arrest undocumented immigrants. This move is part of a broader push to boost Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) efforts nationwide, aiming to carry out President Trump’s promises on immigration.

The operation isn’t limited to ICE agents—it includes officials from various Department of Justice bodies like the FBI, DEA, and US Marshals Service. Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman issued a directive last week granting these agencies the authority to assist in immigration enforcement. In a statement, Huffman emphasized that this mobilization aligns with the president’s commitment to mass deportations.

The crackdown is designed to focus on public safety and national security threats but could also lead to the arrest of other undocumented individuals encountered during the operation. White House border czar Tom Homan is in Chicago to oversee the efforts, along with Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, who is also observing the operations.

This multi-day initiative is set to expand across the country, marking a significant step in the administration’s ongoing efforts to tighten immigration enforcement. Stay tuned for updates as the situation unfolds.