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ICE Arrests 7 At South Philly’s Mifflin Square Park Amid Regional Enforcement Surge

The Philadelphia Inquirer|Sep 16, 2025
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ICE agents detained seven men at Mifflin Square Park in South Philadelphia, according to advocacy group Juntos and witness accounts. The Mexican consulate confirmed four of its nationals among those detained. Witnesses reported agents wearing ICE and ATF vests surrounded the men; ICE has not provided details on target criteria or charges. The incident aligns with a broader uptick in regional ICE operations and growing local-federal coordination across Pennsylvania.

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ICE Raid Near Evanston School On Halloween Triggers Protests; Mayor Biss: 'Get The Hell Out'

More than 200 residents rallied outside Chute Middle School after ICE made nearby arrests, with local officials condemning the operation and urging rapid-response support for immigrant neighbors. Witnesses reported agents pointing guns and using pepper spray near a school on Halloween, prompting fear and injuries. The protest featured Mayor Daniel Biss and community leaders calling for ICE to leave Evanston and for protections around schools and public spaces. The event follows recent suburban enforcement activity and growing municipal pushback in the Chicago area.

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