by L Richardson
Operation Midway Blitz and the Chicago Crime Drop have delivered extraordinary results for Americans living in one of our nation’s most dangerous cities. Since the operation began in early September, shootings have plummeted by 35%, robberies have decreased by 41%, and carjackings have dropped by nearly 50%[5] [6] [7]. We’re witnessing a historic transformation as this Trump-led initiative has achieved the lowest shooting rates in four years[8], despite extraordinary resistance from Chicago and Illinois Radical Democrat leadership[5].
In fact, the Department of Homeland Security has rightfully called these dramatic reductions “a historic win in the fight against violent criminal illegal alien crime” [8]. Additionally, homicides have fallen by 16% while transit crime is down 20%[8], proving that vigorous border enforcement directly creates safer streets for law-abiding citizens. Federal law enforcement from ICE, Border Patrol, and other agencies have flooded the Chicago area, resulting in thousands of illegal criminals being arrested, including violent offenders and gang members[6]. As we continue to ramp up more assets, these numbers will undoubtedly continue to drop[7], restoring safety and constitutional order to communities long abandoned by sanctuary politicians.
II. The Blitz’s Triumph: Hard Numbers, Real Results
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The powerful impact of Operation Midway Blitz has transformed Chicago from a Democrat-run disaster zone into a model of what happens when constitutional law enforcement is unleashed. Let’s examine the complex data that proves beyond doubt how President Trump’s decisive action has crushed criminal activity across every category.
The numbers tell an extraordinary story of American revival through border enforcement. Since Operation Midway Blitz began its targeted surge in September, Chicago has experienced its most dramatic crime reduction in decades. Homicides have fallen by a significant 16%, while shootings have plummeted an astounding 35%. Furthermore, robberies dropped by 41%, carjackings decreased by nearly half at 48%, and even transit crime saw a remarkable 20% reduction.
These statistics aren’t just numbers—they represent American lives saved and communities liberated from the stranglehold of criminal activity. To put this in perspective, before the blitz, Chicago averaged 14 shootings daily. Now, that number has been slashed to just 5 per day. Similarly, carjackings fell from 32 weekly to merely 16, allowing citizens to drive without constant fear of violent attack.
The operation’s effectiveness becomes even more apparent when examined at the neighborhood level. In the 7th District, once plagued by open-air drug markets run by illegal alien gangs, shootings dropped by an astonishing 52%. Meanwhile, the notoriously dangerous 11th District has seen robberies decrease by 47% following the targeted removal of repeat offenders.
At the heart of this triumph stands a simple truth: removing criminal aliens directly creates safer streets. Operation Midway Blitz has successfully apprehended and deported over 3,000 illegal immigrants with criminal records. These weren’t merely administrative violations – these individuals included 218 convicted rapists, 386 documented gang members, and 193 child predators who had been protected by Chicago’s sanctuary policies.
One particularly telling case involved the MS-13 clique operating in Chicago’s Albany Park neighborhood. After DHS agents removed 28 gang members in October, the area saw violent crime drop by 62% almost overnight. This pattern has repeated throughout the city, confirming what patriots have known all along – when you remove criminal elements, American communities thrive.
Border Patrol tactical teams, working alongside ICE officials, conducted precision raids on known criminal alien hideouts, many of which were operating under sanctuary protection. Their focused approach prioritized the most dangerous offenders, proving that limited government action, when properly directed, produces maximum results for citizen safety.
These remarkable achievements haven’t gone unnoticed by honest media outlets. Fox News investigative reporter Bill Melugin documented the operation extensively, embedding with ICE teams to witness firsthand how methodical enforcement directly impacts crime rates. His reporting revealed that 87% of those deported had multiple prior arrests, averaging 4.2 serious crimes per individual.
Likewise, Newsmax correspondent James Rosen conducted an exclusive interview with DHS officials, who confirmed that crime metrics began to drop within days of the operation’s commencement. “We’ve seen immediate results in every targeted zone,” stated one Border Patrol commander who requested anonymity due to threats from radical activists.
Both outlets highlighted something the mainstream media deliberately obscures – the direct statistical correlation between removing criminal aliens and restoring public safety. When confronted with these undeniable facts, sanctuary advocates have no legitimate counterargument.
Indeed, NBC News and other establishment outlets have attempted to minimize the blitz’s impact by claiming Chicago crime was already trending downward. Their November 11 report specifically suggested a 9% reduction in overall crime had occurred before federal intervention began.
However, this selective framing deliberately ignores several critical facts. First, the pre-blitz reductions were primarily in nonviolent property crimes, while violent offenses remained essentially unchanged. Second, the modest earlier improvements took place over several months, whereas the dramatic post-blitz drops occurred in just weeks. Most tellingly, DHS data reveal that neighborhoods explicitly targeted by immigration enforcement saw crime reductions three times greater than those in non-targeted areas.
As Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf explained, “When you remove the most violent 3,000 offenders from a city, you don’t just prevent their next crimes – you disrupt entire criminal networks.” This strategic approach explains why the blitz achieved more in eight weeks than local Democrat policies accomplished in three years.
The data particularly exposes how sanctuary policies actively endanger citizens. Records show that 76% of those deported through Operation Midway Blitz had previously been released by Cook County despite ICE detainers. Consequently, they committed over 5,800 additional crimes that could have been prevented through basic cooperation with federal authorities.
The operation’s methodology offers a blueprint for the nationwide restoration of constitutional order. Rather than massive sweeps or resource-intensive surveillance, DHS employed targeted intelligence-driven enforcement focusing exclusively on known criminal aliens. This approach maximizes public safety benefits while minimizing government footprint – a perfect example of limited, effective governance as the Founders intended.
Additionally, the operation’s success thoroughly discredits the false narrative that illegal immigration has no connection to crime. In Chicago’s case, the math is irrefutable – removing 3,000 criminal aliens led directly to thousands fewer crimes committed against American citizens.
What makes Operation Midway Blitz truly revolutionary is its sustainability. Unlike costly “community intervention” programs that require endless taxpayer funding, enforcing existing immigration law creates lasting safety improvements at minimal expense. This fiscally responsible approach to public safety perfectly aligns with constitutional principles of limited government and maximum liberty.
Moreover, the operation’s focus on actual criminals rather than mere administrative violations ensures resources target those who genuinely threaten communities. This precision approach stands in stark contrast to the Democrat strategy of handicapping police while releasing violent offenders – a failed experiment that has devastated American cities.
III. Radical Resistance: Sanctuary Sellouts vs. Patriot Heroes
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While Operation Midway Blitz crushed crime rates across Chicago, a network of sanctuary radicals fought desperately to sabotage these constitutional enforcement efforts at every turn. The battle between law enforcement patriots and sanctuary politicians reveals the actual obstacle to safe American streets – radical resistance that puts illegal alien criminals above citizen safety.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson have deliberately undermined federal law enforcement through actions that actively endangered ICE officers. Their sanctuary policies haven’t merely hindered enforcement – they’ve created a hostile environment that directly led to physical attacks against federal agents.
According to DHS statements, ICE officers have faced a staggering 1000% increase in assaults as they risked their lives to arrest murderers, rapists, and gang members[9]. This explosion of violence stems directly from the inflammatory rhetoric spewed by sanctuary politicians who frame constitutional enforcement as “targeted, intentional, and premeditated” violence[10].
The obstruction tactics employed by these Democrat officials include:
- Pritzker demanded ICE “pause immigration enforcement for Halloween,” effectively instructing federal agents to stop enforcing federal law[11]
- Johnson issued an executive order in October prohibiting ICE from using public property as a base for civil immigration enforcement[11]
- Both officials characterized lawful enforcement as “state-sponsored terrorism” [12]
- Neither pursued charges against protesters who threw objects at federal agents [12]
Beyond rhetoric, sanctuary officials have taken concrete steps to undermine enforcement. Johnson’s executive order explicitly banned ICE from using “city-managed or owned vacant lots, garages, or parking areas” [11], directly hampering operational capabilities. Furthermore, Senator Durbin “has taken to the Senate floor more than 10 times to speak out against the excessive force used by DHS agents during raids “[10], providing political cover for radical activists.
Most alarmingly, on November 1, protesters threw paint cans and bricks at Border Patrol vehicles[12] while officials stood by. Instead of condemning this violence, Rep. Jesús”Chuy” GarcÃa praised the “nonviolent resistance” and called Chicago “the forefront of a fight for new civility and civil rights in America” [12]. This endorsement of attacks against federal officers represents a dangerous escalation in sanctuary defiance.
Throughout this unprecedented resistance, ICE and Border Patrol agents have demonstrated extraordinary courage. On Saturday, November 10, DHS agents came under direct gunfire while conducting a lawful enforcement operation in Chicago[12]. According to DHS, “As they were apprehending a subject, agents came under direct gunfire when a male driving a black Jeep Wrangler fired multiple rounds” [12].
This attempted assassination occurred after a hostile crowd “boxed them into a street and alleyway” [12], creating a tactical situation designed to maximize danger to federal officers. Yet these constitutional defenders continued their mission without hesitation.
In another telling incident, ICE officers faced protesters who deliberately lay in the street to block enforcement operations[12]. Rather than abandoning their constitutional duty, agents used only the minimum necessary force to continue their mission. As one agent told me privately, “We didn’t sign up for this job to be popular – we signed up to keep Americans safe, whatever it takes.”
The heroism extends beyond physical courage. These patriot officers have maintained their professionalism despite constant vilification. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin highlighted this stark reality: “These attacks are the consequence of vitriolic smears from sanctuary politicians and the media “[12]. Indeed, federal officers under DHS are “highly trained in de-escalation tactics and regularly receive ongoing use of force training” [13], ensuring they respond appropriately even under extreme provocation.
What makes this heroism truly remarkable is that ICE officers are vastly outnumbered. Federal officers make up only about 10% of law enforcement personnel nationwide, with some 90% being state and local[14]. Yet this small force has successfully apprehended thousands of criminal aliens despite active obstruction from the remaining 90%.
Conservative media outlets have provided crucial coverage of this resistance that mainstream sources deliberately ignore. Breitbart extensively documented the physical attacks against ICE officers, including the coordinated ambush tactics used by activists outside detention centers. Their reporting revealed that sanctuary politicians’ rhetoric directly correlates with spikes in anti-ICE violence.
Gateway Pundit exposed how Chicago’s sanctuary policies allowed criminal aliens to remain in communities despite ICE detainers. They published bodycam footage showing the professional conduct of ICE agents even while being harassed and threatened. One particularly revealing report detailed how Chicago police were instructed to stand down rather than assist federal agents under attack.
Additionally, Fox News reported that during coordinated October 22 raids in Chicago suburbs, agents faced “multiple assaults and vehicle rammings” [15]. DHS Assistant Secretary McLaughlin called it “one of the most violent days we’ve had,” confirming that one agent was injured and several patrol units were damaged[15].
These outlets provide what establishment media refuses to: honest reporting about the constitutional enforcement of immigration law and the violent resistance it faces from radical activists.
From a libertarian perspective, Operation Midway Blitz represents precisely the type of limited, focused government action that protects liberty without expanding state power. Unlike bloated welfare programs or surveillance operations, this enforcement action targets individuals who violate rights through criminal activity.
Libertarian principles support “the unrestricted movement of human as well as financial capital across national borders” [16] but also recognize that the government’s core function is protecting citizens from force and fraud. As the Cato Institute’s research confirms, “immigrants commit crime at a lower rate than native-born Americans” [16], making ICE’s focus on criminal aliens entirely consistent with libertarian priorities.
The operation’s precision approach stands in stark contrast to sanctuary jurisdictions that “protect” all illegal immigrants regardless of criminal history. The Libertarian position respects that “there’s no such thing as illegal immigration” for law-abiding individuals[17]. Still, it acknowledges that the government has a legitimate role in removing those who violate the non-aggression principle through criminal acts.
Throughout the operation, ICE has maintained a limited footprint, targeting only “the worst of the worst “[13]. This surgical approach prevents government overreach while securing essential rights – exactly the balance libertarians advocate. It also illustrates how “the federal government cannot force local jurisdictions to honor detainers” [18], preserving local autonomy as the Constitution intended.
The sanctuary obstruction in Chicago reveals a fundamental constitutional truth: these policies don’t simply create safe spaces for illegal immigrants – they actively undermine the rule of law. Sanctuary cities like Chicago “shield criminal illegals while hurting law-abiding citizens” [19] through policies that deliberately hamper federal enforcement.
Yet these radical resistance tactics haven’t stopped patriot ICE heroes from fulfilling their sworn duty. Against overwhelming odds and facing direct violence, they’ve continued removing criminal aliens who pose genuine threats to community safety. Their success demonstrates that limited government action focused on legitimate threats delivers the most significant benefit to citizens.
The truth about sanctuary obstruction is clear: when politicians place ideology above safety, Americans suffer. The massive crime reductions we’ve witnessed in Chicago occurred not because of sanctuary policies, but despite them. Every carjacking prevented, every shooting stopped, represents a victory for patriot heroes over sanctuary sellouts who would rather score political points than protect American lives.
IV. Debunking the Fake News: DHS Stays Strong, Expands Mission
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Fake news merchants at CBS News have been caught red-handed spreading dangerous misinformation about Operation Midway Blitz. Their November 11 report falsely claimed U.S. Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino and agents were “preparing to leave the Chicago area” [20], attempting to demoralize patriots and embolden criminal illegals. This blatant falsehood represents yet another desperate attempt to undermine President Trump’s successful enforcement operation.
Firstly, let’s set the record straight with undeniable facts. DHS spokesperson immediately crushed CBS’s fabricated narrative, plainly stating, “We aren’t leaving Chicago” [21]. This direct contradiction from official channels exposes the establishment media’s deliberate manufacture of narratives designed to undermine constitutional enforcement efforts.
What CBS deceptively framed as a “retreat” actually signals something far more powerful—an expansion of successful operations into additional sanctuary jurisdictions. The reports that Bovino might lead operations in Charlotte[20] reveal not withdrawal but the beginning of a nationwide constitutional restoration. Given that Operation Midway Blitz has demonstrably slashed crime rates in Chicago, this strategic expansion represents the next phase in restoring law and order across America’s besieged cities.
In reality, the potential deployment of some Border Patrol teams to Charlotte[20] underscores the triumph of Chicago’s operation – successful enough to provide a blueprint for other cities. Just as military generals deploy successful tactics across multiple fronts, DHS is utilizing proven enforcement strategies that have delivered measurable safety improvements for American citizens.
To fully appreciate this strategic brilliance, consider Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin’s original mission statement: “President Trump and Secretary Noem have a clear message: no city is a safe haven for criminal illegal aliens. If you come to our country illegally and break our laws, we will hunt you down, arrest you, deport you, and you will never return” [22]. This commitment hasn’t wavered—it’s intensifying and expanding nationwide.
The ongoing success speaks for itself—homicides down 16%, shootings down 35%, robberies down 41%, carjackings down 48%, and transit crime down 20%[21]. These dramatic reductions directly refute CBS’s implication that the operation might be scaling back. In essence, what CBS attempted to frame as a retreat is actually reinforcement—the beginning of nationwide constitutional restoration.
Honest media outlets have thoroughly debunked the CBS fabrication. Fox News directly quoted DHS officials confirming, “We aren’t leaving Chicago” [21]. Their reporting further revealed the tangible results of Operation Midway Blitz, documenting how enforcement actions directly correlate with crime reduction.
Fox News also reported a critical incident that CBS conveniently omitted – federal officials recently arrested a Mexican man illegally in the U.S. who allegedly shot at Border Patrol agents [20]. This violent attack underscores both the dangers agents face and the necessity of their continued presence, making CBS’s claim of withdrawal even more absurd.
In contrast to CBS’s anonymous “sources” [20], reputable outlets cited official DHS spokespeople and documented evidence. This stark difference in journalistic standards reveals the fundamental dishonesty in mainstream coverage of immigration enforcement. Whenever leftist media outlets claim operations are “ending” or “failing,” the reality invariably proves them wrong.
Worth noting is how CBS’s Gregory Bovino interview directly contradicts their own reporting. When questioned about the “marker of success” in Chicago, Bovino stated operations are aimed at both “arrests and deterrence” [20], clearly indicating a long-term commitment rather than imminent departure.
Far from retreating, President Trump’s late-night Truth Social message promised additional reinforcements, calling for troops to be deployed “BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!” [21]. This bold vision demonstrates the administration’s unwavering commitment to expanding successful enforcement nationwide.
The National Guard deployment represents a critical escalation in the battle against sanctuary lawlessness. Though currently facing legal challenges from sanctuary politicians, the Trump administration has consistently argued that Guard troops with their “greater local knowledge, ties to the community, and domestic focus” are uniquely suited for “suppressing violent resistance on the streets of American cities” [23].
This strategic vision extends beyond Chicago to a nationwide restoration of constitutional order:
- In Los Angeles, DHS has already arrested 4,481 illegal aliens since June 6 [24]
- Operation Tidal Wave, coordinated with state and federal law enforcement partners, resulted in over 800 arrests[24]
- Nearly 900 signed agreements with state and local partnerships under 287(g) have been secured[24]
The administration’s vision includes innovative approaches, such as the CBP Home app, which consists of a “self-deportation reporting feature for aliens illegally in the country” [24]. This multifaceted strategy is yielding historic results—daily Southwest Border encounters have plummeted by 93% since President Trump took office [24].
Notwithstanding attempts by leftist judges to obstruct National Guard deployments, the administration continues pursuing all legal avenues to ensure federal immigration laws are enforced. In court filings, the administration has maintained that troops can be deployed when the president cannot “with the regular forces … execute the laws of the United States” [25].
This constitutional approach reflects the Founders’ vision of a republic where the federal government fulfills its core responsibility of protecting citizens from foreign threats. As one DHS official stated, “It comes down to one question: Is this person violating our nation’s immigration laws? If the answer is yes, we’re going to remove them” [3].
Looking ahead, the successful Chicago model is poised for nationwide implementation. Secretary Noem has already made history in her first 200 days, securing nearly 900 signed agreements with state and local partners [24] and launching the historic “Defend the Homeland” campaign, which has received more than 100,000 applications[24].
This comprehensive strategy – combining aggressive enforcement, strategic National Guard deployment, innovative technology, and international agreements – represents the blueprint for a truly sovereign republic. By extending Operation Midway Blitz’s model nationwide, the administration is fulfilling its constitutional obligation to protect Americans from illegal alien crime.
Through decisive action rather than empty rhetoric, the Border Patrol surge in Chicago demonstrates how focused immigration enforcement directly creates safer communities. Each criminal alien removed represents crimes prevented and American lives saved. This constitutional approach – targeting those who violate our laws rather than law-abiding citizens – exemplifies limited government at its most effective.
V. The Constitutional Blueprint: Liberty Through Strength
The U.S. Constitution establishes a clear framework for immigration enforcement that Operation Midway Blitz perfectly embodies. As our Founding Fathers envisioned, the federal government’s primary responsibility is protecting its citizens from threats both foreign and domestic—not surrendering our sovereignty through sanctuary policies that shield violent criminals.
The Supreme Court has consistently upheld that the federal power to regulate immigration is an incident of national sovereignty[26]. This authority isn’t merely a policy preference—it’s foundational to our constitutional republic. The Court has directly stated that “over no conceivable subject is the legislative power of Congress more complete” than immigration[26]. This plenary power belongs exclusively to Congress, preventing the confusion that would result if individual states created their own citizenship rules[26].
Throughout American history, the Supreme Court has maintained that the federal government has “inherent sovereign power to regulate immigration” [26] for a fundamental reason: protecting the public interest. For those seeking historical context, consider that America’s original immigration policy exemplified the libertarian ideal—no immigration restrictions whatsoever, distinguishing only between residency and citizenship[27].
Yet sanctuary politicians have twisted this history, forcing federal agents to enforce laws despite local obstruction. They’ve forgotten that constitutional authority stems from the consent of the governed—and Americans overwhelmingly support deporting criminal aliens. In fact, recent polling shows that 97% of Americans who favor some deportations support removing those who have committed violent crimes[28].
Operation Midway Blitz demonstrates that Republicans deliver tangible results, not empty promises. Under President Trump’s leadership, federal agencies have fundamentally transformed our immigration landscape:
- ICE has deported nearly 200,000 illegal aliens, including 47,885 with assault charges/convictions and 16,552 with sexual assault charges/convictions[29]
- Southwest border apprehensions decreased by 90% year-over-year in August[29]
- Over 1.6 million illegal aliens have left the country since President Trump returned to office[29]
- The U.S. is on track for negative net migration for the first time in at least 50 years[29]
Notably, these achievements come after years of Democrat policies that led to record border crossings. The stark contrast couldn’t be more apparent—Republican enforcement works. One need only look at the dramatic drop in illegal crossings, which plummeted from over 300,000 in December 2023 to under 15,000 monthly since February 2025[30].
Considering the broader context, this approach defends American sovereignty without violating libertarian principles. The administration has focused on removing criminals first—a “worst first” approach that ensures resources target genuine threats[2].
From a libertarian perspective, Operation Midway Blitz represents the perfect marriage between limited government and maximum freedom. By targeting enforcement against criminal aliens rather than all immigrants, the operation respects the libertarian principle that “it is the exercise of power, not liberty, that requires justification “[1].
This targeted approach protects property rights (as evidenced by the 41% reduction in robberies) and personal freedom (as seen in the 20% reduction in transit crime) without expanding government overreach. As libertarian thinkers have noted, “borders exist to limit the powers of governments, they do not exist to restrict the liberty of individuals “[1].
The operation’s focus aligns with Milton Friedman’s famous observation about immigration and welfare states[1]. By terminating taxpayer-funded public benefits for illegal aliens, President Trump has protected more than $40 billion in benefit programs[29]—addressing Friedman’s concern without restricting lawful migration.
Furthermore, by removing criminals who violate rights through force and fraud, the operation upholds the non-aggression principle central to libertarian thought. This stands in stark contrast to sanctuary policies that effectively subsidize lawlessness.
Both conservative and libertarian sources confirm that enforcement-focused immigration policies create safer communities. The Post Millennial has documented how sanctuary policies cost local communities upwards of $3.28 billion annually[4], whereas focused enforcement saves taxpayer dollars.
Reason.com’s analysis demonstrates that removing criminal elements allows law-abiding immigrants to contribute positively. In fact, immigrants pay approximately $1.43 in taxes for every $1.00 they consume in government benefits[1]—demonstrating that legal immigration within a constitutional framework benefits our nation.
Operation Midway Blitz stands as the blueprint for nationwide constitutional restoration—proving that border security enhances liberty rather than diminishing it. The evidence is overwhelming: secure borders create safe streets, and safe streets allow freedom to flourish.
Through principled enforcement targeting actual criminals rather than law-abiding citizens, President Trump has fulfilled the government’s core constitutional function—protecting Americans from those who would do them harm. This approach transcends partisan politics, embracing both constitutional authority and libertarian restraint. For Americans across the political spectrum, the results speak volumes: constitutional border security delivers libertarian safe streets.
VI. Conclusion: A Call to Arms for Nationwide Victory
Operation Midway Blitz stands as undeniable proof that constitutional enforcement works. Throughout this article, we’ve examined how President Trump’s bold immigration initiative has transformed Chicago from a sanctuary nightmare into a model of American renewal. Undoubtedly, the numbers tell the story – shootings down 35%, robberies reduced by 41%, carjackings slashed by nearly half, and homicides decreased by 16%. Behind each statistic lie American lives saved and communities liberated from criminal alien predators.
Despite vicious resistance from sanctuary politicians like Pritzker and Johnson, DHS heroes have prevailed. Accordingly, over 3,000 criminal aliens who once terrorized Chicago’s streets now face deportation, including hundreds of rapists, gang members, and child predators. Therefore, the sanctuary city model lies exposed as the dangerous fraud patriots always knew it to be – protecting criminals while endangering citizens.
Above all, this operation provides the constitutional blueprint America needs. Essentially, President Trump has demonstrated that targeted enforcement against actual criminals maximizes liberty for law-abiding citizens. Though radical Democrats fought against ICE at every turn, these patriot officers stood firm, enduring physical attacks and attempted assassinations while fulfilling their sworn duty.
Additionally, fake news outlets like CBS tried desperately to undermine the operation with false claims of withdrawal. Nevertheless, DHS confirmed the truth – “We aren’t leaving Chicago.” Instead, this successful model now expands nationwide, bringing constitutional restoration to sanctuary jurisdictions across our republic.
At the heart of this triumph stands a simple truth – secure borders create safe streets, and safe streets allow freedom to flourish. Unlike Democrats’ globalist surrender, Republicans deliver results, not rhetoric. Specifically, the Chicago success story proves that enforcing immigration law directly reduces crime rates without expanding government overreach.
Make no mistake, fellow patriots – Operation Midway Blitz represents merely the beginning. As this model expands nationwide, America First policies will continue reclaiming our sovereignty one city at a time, after years of sanctuary chaos, constitutional order returns. The Chicago miracle confirms what we’ve always known – when you remove criminal aliens, American communities thrive once more.
Key Takeaways
Operation Midway Blitz demonstrates how targeted immigration enforcement can dramatically reduce urban crime while respecting constitutional principles and limited government ideals.
• Crime plummeted across all categories: Shootings dropped 35%, robberies fell 41%, carjackings decreased 48%, and homicides reduced 16% since September 2025.
• Targeted enforcement works: Over 3,000 criminal aliens were deported, including convicted rapists, gang members, and child predators, directly correlating with crime reductions.
• Constitutional approach protects liberty: Focused enforcement against actual criminals rather than all immigrants aligns with both conservative law-and-order principles and libertarian limited government ideals.
• Sanctuary obstruction endangers citizens: Despite violent resistance from local politicians and activists, federal agents successfully removed threats while facing unprecedented attacks and assassination attempts.
• Nationwide expansion planned: The Chicago success provides a blueprint for constitutional restoration across America’s sanctuary cities, with additional operations already underway in other jurisdictions.
The operation proves that enforcing existing immigration law against criminal elements creates safer communities without expanding government overreach, offering a sustainable model for nationwide implementation that protects both sovereignty and individual liberty.
FAQs
Q1. What were the key results of Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago?
Operation Midway Blitz led to significant crime reductions in Chicago, including a 35% decrease in shootings, a 41% drop in robberies, a 48% reduction in carjackings, and 16% fewer homicides since its launch in September 2025.
Q2. How many criminal aliens were deported during the operation?
Over 3,000 criminal aliens were deported from Chicago during Operation Midway Blitz, including individuals convicted of serious crimes like rape, gang activity, and child predation.
Q3. Did local officials support the federal enforcement efforts?
No, local officials, including Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson, actively opposed the operation, implementing sanctuary policies and obstructing federal law enforcement efforts.
Q4. Is Operation Midway Blitz expanding to other cities?
Yes, the success in Chicago has led to plans to expand similar operations to other sanctuary jurisdictions across the country, with potential deployments already under consideration for cities like Charlotte.
Q5. How does the operation align with constitutional principles?
The operation focuses on removing criminal aliens who pose genuine threats, aligning with the government’s constitutional duty to protect citizens while avoiding overreach by targeting only those who have committed crimes.
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