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Chicago ICE operation: Dr. Phil questions detainee

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Published  January 27, 2025 3:23pm CST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

Chicago ICE operation: Dr. Phil questions detainee

Chicago’s immigrant communities are on edge as ICE agents have begun conducting operations across the city.

The Brief

    • ICE agents conducted a large operation in Chicago, targeting individuals deemed threats to public safety, with top officials and Dr. Phil present.
    • The operation involved multiple federal agencies and resulted in over 950 arrests nationwide.
    • Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker expressed concerns about potential impacts on law-abiding residents.

CHICAGO - Chicago’s immigrant communities are on edge as ICE agents have begun conducting operations across the city.

Agents, joined by federal officials and media personalities, arrested individuals they described as threats to public safety and national security.

What we know:

The operation took place across Chicago’s north, west, and south sides, with a significant presence reported near 99th and Commercial. Trump administration border czar Tom Homan accompanied ICE agents alongside officials from the FBI, DEA, ATF, Border Patrol, and U.S. Marshals.

A particularly striking moment involved television personality Dr. Phil, who questioned a handcuffed detainee. In footage captured on scene, Dr. Phil asked the man, "You’ve been charged with sex crimes with children?"

The detainee replied, "Not really," to which Dr. Phil responded, "Not really, and never been deported?"

Moments later, Homan is heard saying, "take him for processing and lock him up."

ICE officials said they targeted approximately 300 individuals in Chicago as part of a broader operation that resulted in 956 arrests nationwide.

What's next:

As ICE continues its operations, local and state leaders have reiterated their commitment to protecting immigrant communities.

Gov. JB Pritzker criticized the operation during a CNN interview, stating, "They’re going after people who are law-abiding. These are not people causing problems in our country, and what we need is a path to citizenship for them."

Mayor Brandon Johnson is encouraging residents to know their rights.

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