CHICAGO (WGN) — Elected officials and immigration advocates are demanding answers and accountability following an ICE raid that took place nearly a week ago at a South Shore apartment building.

Early last Tuesday morning, agents stormed the building near South Shore Drive and 75th Street. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino said the operation targeted members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

However, some elected leaders, advocates and residents say innocent people, including children, had their doors kicked in and family members pulled from their homes in the middle of the night.

Bovino acknowledged that several U.S. citizens were temporarily detained during the operation.

On Sunday, community members gathered outside the building, calling for transparency and alleging the raid l

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