USBP Chief Patrol Agent of the El Centro sector, Greg Bovino, walks in the Cicero neighborhood during an immigration raid, after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered increased federal law enforcement presence to assist in crime prevention, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., October 22, 2025. REUTERS/Jim Vondruska
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered hundreds of people detained in Chicago during "Operation Midway Blitz" to be released on bond, according to reports.
U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Cummings ordered the Department of Justice to review remaining arrests through Wednesday and see if they fall under the category of people who were identified not to have mandatory detention orders and not pose a significant risk, ABC7 Chicago reports.
The DOJ must have the list by Nov. 19, and bond must be granted by noon on Nov. 21. It's unclear exactly how many people will be released.
