ICE Raid In Chicago Leaves 12-Year-Old Without Parent; El Paso Transfer Highlights ‘Silent’ Family Separations

A Chicago 12-year-old was left without her sole parent after ICE detained her father during an Oct. 21 North Side operation and transferred him to El Paso; a Dec. 2 hearing is set. Advocates warn roving interior enforcement is producing untracked family separations and overwhelming guardianship/legal aid. Officials cite inconsistent implementation of ICE guidance, with Chicago-area cases tied to recent enforcement surges around Broadview and Operation Midway Blitz.