Illegal immigrants arrested for ramming ICE officers in Illinois
Two men identified by DHS as undocumented immigrants — Miguel Escareno De Loera and Widman Osberto Lopez‑Funes — were arrested this week in suburban Chicago after allegedly using vehicles to ram ICE law‑enforcement personnel and vehicles in separate incidents in Norridge and Bensenville, Illinois. DHS publicly tied the arrests to its broader Operation Midway Blitz and said both suspects will remain in custody pending removal and face criminal charges for assaulting federal officers amid heightened anti‑ICE protests in the region.
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🔍 Key Facts
- Miguel Escareno De Loera allegedly rammed an ICE vehicle twice in Norridge, jumped a curb and crashed into a stop sign; DHS says he entered the U.S. without inspection.
- Widman Osberto Lopez‑Funes allegedly rammed ICE agents in Bensenville, fled into his residence and was later arrested on scene; DHS says he entered the U.S. without inspection.
- DHS/ICE officials (including Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin) released statements tying the assaults to increased anti‑ICE activity around the Broadview processing center and said criminal charges and removal proceedings are being pursued.