Category: border security

Federal authorities reported that two Venezuelan nationals were detained Tuesday morning in Chicago following a incident in which a vehicle allegedly rammed a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle and fled. The event triggered a pursuit that ended with arrests and a confrontation between agents and protesters.

According to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson, the incident took place near South Avenue N during an immigration enforcement operation.

“This morning while conducting an immigration enforcement operation in Chicago, a vehicle, driven by an illegal alien, rammed a Border Patrol vehicle and attempted to flee the scene,” the spokesperson said. “Border Patrol pursued the vehicle and was eventually able to stop it utilizing an authorized precision immobilization technique (PIT) maneuver.

Once the vehicle was stopped, the suspects, who are both illegal aliens, attempted to flee on foot. As Border Patrol arrested the subjects and attempted to secure the scene, a crowd began to form and eventually turned hostile, prompting the use of crowd control measures.”

A senior DHS source identified the two individuals as Luis Gerardo Pirela-Ramirez and Yonder Enrique Tenefe-Perez, both from Venezuela. Both were detained following the PIT maneuver and subsequent foot pursuits.

Officials stated that video captured at the scene shows objects being thrown and a roadway being blocked as agents sought to secure the area. Federal officers deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd.

In a follow-up statement addressing broader enforcement concerns, the DHS spokesperson said, “This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of illegal aliens violently resisting arrest, and agitators and criminals ramming cars into our law enforcement officers.”

“The fact that this attack was carried out by two illegal immigrants highlights the need for federal law enforcement to continue enforcing the laws of our nation— all while receiving no pay thanks to the Democrats’ government shutdown,” the spokesperson added.

This incident comes amid rising tensions surrounding federal immigration operations in Chicago. Federal officials previously reported that officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were confronted in an event described as a “coordinated assault” by a convoy of roughly ten vehicles. Local authorities were notified during that episode.

Chicago police were reportedly directed not to intervene; federal officials characterized that directive as a stand-down order. Last week, President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem addressed that earlier episode, calling the stand-down order “illegal” and urging accountability for officials involved.

Federal agencies have since continued scheduled enforcement operations in the city.

Tuesday’s enforcement action began with mobile surveillance and vehicle interdiction procedures commonly used by Border Patrol tactical units in urban settings, according to officials familiar with the operation.

After the PIT maneuver brought the suspect vehicle to a stop, agents moved to detain the occupants. The crowd formed shortly after the arrests began, officials said.

No injuries to agents were immediately reported. Authorities did not release information regarding injuries among bystanders.

Homeland Security officials confirmed that both detainees would be processed in accordance with federal immigration and criminal procedures. Potential charges related to the vehicle-ramming allegation have been referred to federal prosecutors.

The department noted that additional arrests related to the crowd confrontation are possible pending review of video evidence and agent reports.

The Chicago field offices for CBP and ICE have increased coordination with other federal partners during recent operations, citing officer safety concerns and incident response planning.

Federal agencies stated they are reviewing the use of crowd control measures deployed on Tuesday under standard after-action protocols.

Local officials have not yet released independent accounts of the incident near South Avenue N.

DHS affirmed that updates on charging decisions and custody status for the two detainees will be provided through standard public information channels as they become available.

Federal authorities reiterated that enforcement operations will continue in the Chicago area under existing priorities and guidelines.

Additionally, DHS announced it will evaluate security posture around field operations and adjust staffing as necessary in response to public safety conditions encountered during arrests and transport.
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