Operation Midway Blitz: Securing the Midwest Through Immigration Enforcement - October 30, 2025

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Gary, Indiana, on October 30, 2025, to deliver a major update on Operation Midway Blitz, a high-impact immigration enforcement initiative launched in September 2025. This operation, targeting undocumented immigrants in the Chicago metropolitan area and surrounding regions—including northwest Indiana—has resulted in over 3,000 arrests to date, with a particular focus on individuals operating commercial vehicles without valid licenses, enhancing highway safety and upholding federal immigration laws. During the press conference, Noem highlighted the collaborative efforts between federal agencies and Indiana state authorities, rejecting calls from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to pause operations over Halloween weekend and reaffirming the commitment to continue until comprehensive removal goals are met. The event underscored the Trump administration's aggressive stance on border security, praising Indiana's proactive partnership while drawing criticism from local Democrats and immigrant rights advocates present.
Guests
Kristi Noem, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security
Mike Braun, Governor of Indiana
Sean Duffy, U.S. Secretary of Transportation
Todd M. Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Madison Sheahan, Deputy Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Anthony Scott, Superintendent of Indiana State Police