ICE Agents Caught on Video Chasing Delivery Worker Through Downtown Chicago Streets
CHICAGO, Ill. — A dramatic video has gone viral after showing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in tactical gear chasing a man through the streets of downtown Chicago, sparking public debate over immigration enforcement in sanctuary cities.
The Chase Caught on Camera
The incident, filmed on September 29, shows roughly ten ICE agents running after a man believed to be a food delivery worker. The footage captures agents sprinting across busy intersections near Chicago’s business district as startled pedestrians watched.
According to reports, the man exchanged words with agents but did not make any physical threats before fleeing. He eventually escaped by hopping onto a bicycle and pedaling out of reach.
The video quickly spread across social media platforms, with many comparing the chase to a scene out of an action film.
Part of Operation Midway Blitz
The chase comes amid Operation Midway Blitz, a federal immigration enforcement campaign launched this fall targeting individuals suspected of violating immigration laws in sanctuary cities like Chicago.
In recent weeks, residents have reported seeing armed federal agents downtown, along with Coast Guard and Border Patrol units conducting visible patrols along the Chicago River.
City Leaders Respond
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has criticized the heightened presence of federal immigration officers, calling it disruptive and intimidating for residents.
“Chicago is a welcoming city, and these actions create unnecessary fear in our communities,” Johnson said earlier this month in response to Operation Midway Blitz patrols.
Immigrant advocacy groups also voiced concerns, warning that heavy-handed enforcement undermines trust and could deter residents from carrying out daily activities, such as working or traveling, without fear of harassment.
Public Reaction
Online reactions to the viral video have been swift, with some praising the man’s quick escape and others raising alarms about what they described as excessive force for a non-violent encounter.
“This could have turned dangerous in seconds, especially in a crowded downtown area,” one viewer commented.
As of Monday, ICE has not released an official statement on the incident or whether charges will be pursued.
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