Operation Midway Blitz

Type: Event

Operation Midway Blitz

As of November 2026, Operation Midway Blitz has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Jan 2026 on MeidasTouch. A specific operation discussed in the episode.

Operation Midway Blitz is an operation by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted in and around Chicago, Illinois, starting on September 9, 2025. The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that the operation will arrest illegal immigrants with criminal records and is intended to crack down on sanctuary policies. Hundreds of DHS agents used a nearby naval base as a staging area.

Operation Midway Blitz at a glance
Mentioned in2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardJan 2026 on MeidasTouch
Typeoperation
WhereUnited States
LocationUnited States
Located inChicago

What do podcasts say about Operation Midway Blitz?

2 quotes from JT Saskcowski, recorded on This American Life and MeidasTouch.

  • This is from Chicago from when it was flooded with federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz.
    This American Life · · Hear it
  • While Operation Midway Blitz, the immigration crackdown in Chicago was underway.
    JT Saskcowski · MeidasTouch · · Hear it

How do different shows talk about Operation Midway Blitz?

2 shows discussed Operation Midway Blitz in these episodes.

Who talks about Operation Midway Blitz on podcasts?

JT Saskcowski brought up Operation Midway Blitz; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on This American Life.

What is Operation Midway Blitz mentioned alongside?

Located in: Chicago