Uphold due process and stop the federal misconduct.

I am writing to express my deep concern and outrage over the recent immigration raid conducted on September 30, 2025, in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood. This operation, part of 'Operation Midway Blitz,' was a gross overreach of federal power and a violation of constitutional rights that demands immediate action. The use of military-style vehicles and a Black Hawk helicopter in a civilian area is an alarming militarization of our communities. This excessive show of force resulted in the arrest of 37 undocumented immigrants and caused significant trauma to residents, including children. Eyewitness accounts describe adults and children being forcibly removed from their homes and detained for hours, scenes more reminiscent of a war zone than a Chicago neighborhood. While the Department of Homeland Security claims the raid targeted suspected gang members, the collateral damage to innocent families and the community at large is unacceptable. Even U.S. citizens reported being temporarily detained during this operation, a clear violation of their constitutional rights. The aftermath left the apartment building in disarray, with broken windows and scattered debris, symbolic of the shattered lives and trust this raid has left in its wake. Governor JB Pritzker has rightly condemned these federal operations, citing serious concerns about due process violations. The separation of U.S.-born children from their undocumented parents is not only a humanitarian crisis but also a direct contradiction of family values that our nation claims to uphold. I urge you to take immediate action to: 1. Launch a full investigation into the constitutionality and necessity of 'Operation Midway Blitz.' 2. Implement strict oversight on ICE operations to prevent future military-style raids in civilian areas. 3. Ensure that all detained individuals have access to legal representation and due process. 4. Work towards comprehensive immigration reform that prioritizes family unity and human rights. The events of September 30 in Chicago are a stark reminder of the urgent need for a more humane and just immigration system. As your constituent, I demand that you use your position to protect all residents of our community, regardless of their immigration status, from such traumatic and potentially unconstitutional federal actions. Uphold due process and stop the federal misconduct.