The two Chicago aldermen who represent downtown Chicago on Monday criticized the patrolling of federal immigration agents through much of the area on Sunday, saying the efforts were largely a performative stunt aimed at intimidating citizens and shoppers.

Ald. Brendan Reilly, 42nd, called the parading federal agents, who walked along Michigan Avenue and in front of Millennium Park, a “bizarre image to see on a beautiful image,” and said the move “only served to scare people and intimidate people.” On Monday morning, there appeared to be no sign of the agents’ reappearance.

Speaking at an unrelated news conference, Reilly said his constituents were “deeply disturbed” by the moves, which stem from the Trump administration’s increased efforts to crack down on illegal immigration. U.S. Bor

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