Immigrants Detained in Chicago Military-Style Raid Seek Millions in Damages

During a military-style raid at a Chicago apartment complex, a large dog bit into tenant Tolulope Akinsulie’s right ankle, knocking him to the floor. Jamie Kelter Davis for ProPublica

New accounts from 17 men, women and children taken in a midnight raid paint a violent, terrifying portrait of the federal agents’ alleged actions. These descriptions form the basis of claims filed this week against DHS and other federal agencies.

by Melissa Sanchez, Jodi S. Cohen and Mariam Elba

May 13, 2026, 3:40 pm

Immigrants Detained in Chicago Military-Style Raid Seek Millions in Damages

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