Evanston, a Chicago suburb, warned residents of potential federal immigration agent deployments following President Trump's threats of a crackdown. Local officials received information about imminent ICE activity, prompting a statement urging residents to report agent sightings and understand their rights. Trump reiterated his intention to send federal agents and National Guard troops to Chicago, citing a need to "straighten" the city. The Department of Homeland Security announced "Operation Midway Blitz," targeting individuals in Chicago. Concerns exist about ICE targeting Mexican Independence Day events, and a prior deployment of agents to Chicago for crowd control training was reported.

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