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Federal Agents Conduct Second Immigration Sweep at O'Hare Rideshare Lot
Federal immigration agents conducted a second sweep at the OHare International Airport rideshare lot, despite Mayor Brandon Johnsons commitment to curb such actions, impacting local drivers livelihoods.
- On Saturday at 9:15 a.m., agents from the United States Department of Homeland Security detained rideshare drivers in a designated staging area at OHare International Airport.
- The sweep marks the second operation this month targeting rideshare drivers, highlighting concerns about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities in Chicago.
- Service Employees International Union Local 1 spokesperson Bailey Koch reported the detentions, emphasizing the growing anxiety among drivers affiliated with ridesharing companies in Illinois.
Why It Matters
This incident underscores ongoing tensions between local authorities and federal immigration enforcement, raising critical questions about the impact of such actions on immigrant communities and local economies in Chicago.