ICE Raids in Chicago: Alderman Raises Concerns After Arrests

ICE Arrests in Chicago's Pilsen Neighborhood Spark Concerns Chicago, IL – June 2, 2025 – Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested two men in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood Monday morning, prompting concerns from local officials. The arrests, which occurred near 18th and Carpenter streets around 8:30 a.m., were supported by the FBI, according to an official statement. "It is frightening," said 25th Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez. "This can happen to anybody. We've seen legal residents, even U.S. citizens that have been detained. We cannot normalize this." Video footage obtained by ABC7 Chicago shows several individuals wearing FBI vests in the vicinity of the arrests. A spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department confirmed that an officer observed the law enforcement activity but left the scene upon learning it was related to civil immigration enforcement. The immigration status of the two men remains unclear. The incident underscores ongoing debates surrounding immigration enforcement and its impact on local communities.