Latino Leaders Condemn ICE Over Incidents in Chicago
Latino leaders have expressed dismay over recent immigration enforcement operations in Chicago, which resulted in a fatal shooting and several arrests.
The incidents occurred during the "Operation Midway Blitz" campaign, targeting so-called sanctuary laws in the state.
- A fatal shooting occurred during a traffic stop, where a man, Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, was shot by an ICE officer after trying to evade arrest.
- An immigrant, Willian Gimenez, was arrested at a barbershop and detained by ICE agents.
- A tense standoff between protesters and agents occurred at an immigration processing facility.
Kevin Herrera, Gimenez's attorney, believes the arrest was retaliation for his involvement in a lawsuit against Chicago leaders, Home Depot, and an off-duty police officer.
Author's summary: Latino leaders condemn ICE over incidents in Chicago, including a fatal shooting.