From the Department of Homeland Security:
Operation Midway Blitz Brings Historic Drop in Crime to J.B. Pritzker and Brandon Johnson’s Chicago
It’s common sense—when you remove the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from our country—crimes rates plummet
WASHINGTON — In a historic win in the fight against violent criminal illegal alien crime, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Operation Midway Blitz has achieved what Chicago’s sanctuary politicians have failed to do for decades: decrease crime, remove the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens, and put Americans first.
In September, the Department of Homeland Security started Operation Midway Blitz in honor of Katie Abraham who was killed in a drunk driving hit-and-run car wreck caused by criminal illegal alien Julio Cucul-Bol in Illinois.
The operation targets criminal illegal aliens who flocked to Chicago and Illinois seeking protection under the sanctuary policies of Governor Pritzker.
Since the start of Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago:
- Homicides are down
- 16%Shootings are down 35% (the lowest in four years)
- Robberies are down 41%
- Carjackings are down 48%
- Transit crime is down 20%“
For decades, sanctuary policies exasperated the crime crisis in Chicago.
Now thanks to our brave DHS law enforcement, Chicago is experiencing a historic drop in violent crime,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.
“Since initiating Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago, homicides decreased 16%, shootings decreased 35%, robberies decreased 41%, vehicular carjackings decreased 48%, and transit crime decreased 20%.
“It’s common sense—when you remove the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from our country—crime rates plummet.”
Some of the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens arrested during Operation Midway Blitz include:
