CHICAGO - A suburban Chicago subject has been arrested for allegedly making death threats against federal law enforcement and prominent political figures, the FBI's Chicago office confirmed.

What we know:

Federal investigators say the alleged threats were directed at Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and several high-profile political figures.

The FBI made the arrest Friday morning, and charges are expected to be announced later today. Image 1 of 2 ▼

FBI makes arrest in Chicago suburbs of person accused of making death threats against ICE agents and political figures | FBI CHICAGO

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The timing coincides with plans by the Trump administration to step up immigration enforcement operations in the Chicago area.

The administration has also said it intends to deplo

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