A federal immigration enforcement operation in Illinois has led to 250 people being taken into custody, according to U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood .

Underwood, D- Naperville, was briefed on Wednesday regarding ”Operation Midway Blitz” by the leadership of the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.

In a statement, Underwood said ICE leadership shared the following information on their operation, which covers not just Chicago but the entire state and Lake County, Indiana:

• Since Sept. 6, ICE reports it has taken 250 people in custody from this operation.

• The operation will continue until ICE “receives guidance” from U.S. President Donald Trump ’s administration.

• The operation is focused on people whom agents “encounter” and determine are “in the U.S. illegally.”

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