Incident:2024-09-24 Immigration Officers Outside DHS Facility (Chicago South Loop)
| Date | 2025-09-24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | ||
| City | Chicago | |
| County | Cook County | |
| State | Illinois | |
| Country | United States | |
| Location details | ||
| Facility | ||
| Agencies involved | ICE (suspected) | |
| Operation type | ||
| Status | Ongoing | |
| People affected | ||
| Arrests reported | ||
| Detentions reported | ||
| Deportations | ||
| Injuries | ||
| Deaths | ||
| Agents at the scene | ||
| Vehicles at the scene | ||
| Verification | Verified (photo) | |
| Key sources | ||
| Additional information | {{{additional_info}}} |
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Summary: Two plainclothes immigration officers were photographed stationed outside the DHS immigration facility in Chicago’s South Loop on September 24, 2025. They appeared to be monitoring the area and waiting for individuals exiting the building.
Background
The Chicago South Loop DHS facility is a frequent site of ICE activity, including targeted arrests following scheduled immigration appointments. Community observers have documented repeated patterns of officers waiting outside the building in unmarked clothing and vehicles.
Incident details
At least two male officers were observed positioned on the sidewalk directly outside the facility. Both were wearing plain, low-visibility clothing consistent with ICE’s undercover enforcement posture. They remained stationary and appeared to be monitoring individuals leaving the building.
One officer leaned against a planter wall while scanning the area. The second sat on the ledge looking at a phone, suggesting coordination or standby.
Agencies and units on scene
- Agencies involved
- ICE (unmarked plainclothes enforcement posture)
- Agents on scene
- Agent:IL-4821 – plainclothes officer (standing)
- Agent:IL-7394 – plainclothes officer (seated)
- Vehicles and equipment
- No vehicles captured in this image. Surrounding street may include unmarked enforcement vehicles not visible.
Timeline
- Afternoon – Two officers observed outside the facility
- Officers remained positioned in a surveillance posture for an extended period
Impact
Routine ICE stakeouts at this location create fear among immigrants attending mandatory appointments. Such operations often precede targeted arrests made immediately after individuals exit the building.
Sources
- First-hand photo submitted to ICE List (2025-09-24)
Internal notes
- Attempt identification of IL-4821 and IL-7394 via comparison with prior Chicago ERO sightings.
- Check for any arrests near the South Loop facility on this date.
- Possible FOIA: ICE Chicago Field Office arrest logs for 2025-09-24.