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ProPublicaonX / Twitter1d ago
DHS repeatedly said that an aggressive apartment raid in Chicago last fall was prompted by intel on a gang takeover.
Documents show the real story behind the raid was to target alleged squatters — with the landlord's blessing.
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Analysis Summary
ProPublica's investigation confirms DHS misrepresented the justification for a September 2025 Chicago apartment raid. The government publicly claimed it was targeting a violent Venezuelan gang, but court documents filed this week show federal agents actually conducted the operation to target alleged squatters—and had the landlord's consent. No criminal charges have been filed against any of the 37 people detained, and interviews with 15 detainees found no evidence of gang involvement. This is a credible, well-documented case of government deception backed by official federal records now in litigation.
Claims Analysis (3)
“DHS repeatedly said that an aggressive apartment raid in Chicago last fall was prompted by intel on a gang takeover”
Article confirms DHS cited Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua as motivation and 'agents paraded immigrants in front of cameras' claiming terrorism victory.
“Documents show the real story behind the raid was to target alleged squatters — with the landlord's blessing”
Arrest records filed in federal court explicitly state agents searched with 'owner/manager's verbal and written consent' based on 'illegal aliens unlawfully occupying apartments.'
“DHS makes no mention of Tren de Aragua in the records”
Article states: 'The U.S. Department of Homeland Security makes no mention in the records of Tren de Aragua, even though officials repeatedly cited the gang's presence.'
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