Latino Leaders Condemn ICE Over Incidents in Chicago
Latino leaders have expressed dismay over recent immigration enforcement operations in Chicago, which resulted in a fatal shooting and several arrests.
The incidents occurred during the "Operation Midway Blitz" campaign, targeting so-called sanctuary laws in the state.
- A fatal shooting occurred during a traffic stop, where a man, Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, was shot by an Immigration, Customs and Enforcement (ICE) officer after trying to evade arrest.
- An immigrant, Willian Gimenez, was arrested at a barbershop and detained by ICE agents, with his attorney believing it was retaliation for his involvement in a lawsuit.
- A tense standoff occurred between protesters and ICE agents at an immigration processing facility.
No comment from ICE officials was available regarding the incidents.
Author's summary: Latino leaders condemn ICE over incidents in Chicago, including a fatal shooting.
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The Voice — 2025-10-14