ICE’s ‘Midway Blitz’ operation cost Chicago businesses $1.2 billion: Study

A recent study reveals that the ICE "Midway Blitz" operation in Chicago led to over $1.2 billion in losses for local businesses last year. Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago’s Great Cities Institute discovered that residents in Latino-heavy neighborhoods made significantly fewer visits to restaurants and shops in areas affected by the operation. This highlights the severe economic impact of immigration enforcement on local communities, underscoring the broader implications for urban economies and the social fabric of these neighborhoods.