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Senator Dick Durbin and other Democrats are demanding to meet with Trump administration immigration officials following clashes at an Illinois immigration jail. Protesters have faced pepper spray and arrests during escalated ICE operations. Democrats have been denied access for congressional oversight and their meeting was postponed. Governor Pritzker condemned the federal force used and urged documentation of events amid the "Midway Blitz" operation, which has seen increased federal presence and controversy.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.