A deadly gang directive now targets federal agents enforcing immigration law in Chicago, exposing the dangerous consequences of failed border and sanctuary city policies that have long undermined public safety.
Gang Violence Directly Threatens Federal Agents in Chicago
On November 8, 2025, credible intelligence alerted Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to a chilling new threat: the leadership of the Latin Kings, one of the largest and most violent street gangs in the world, had authorized a “shoot on sight” directive against immigration officers and agents working in support of Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago and surrounding areas. This operation, targeting illegal immigration and related criminal networks, has become a flashpoint as gangs act to defend their turf and criminal enterprises from renewed federal enforcement. CBP immediately warned all agents to exercise extreme caution and maintain heightened situational awareness during operations.
Just days after the alert, Border Patrol agents conducting enforcement near 26th Street and Kedzie Avenue in Chicago were fired upon by an unknown gunman driving a black Jeep. The perpetrator fled the scene and remains at large, underscoring the growing risks and boldness of those opposing federal law. In the same incident, agitators hurled a paint can and bricks at Border Patrol vehicles, forcing agents to call for Chicago Police Department assistance. Law enforcement’s response highlighted the dangerous environment now facing officers on the front lines of immigration enforcement.
Latin Kings Leadership Authorizes “Shoot on Sight” Order Toward Border Patrol Agents Involved in Chicago’s “Operation Midway Blitz”
Leadership of the Latin Kings, one of the largest Hispanic street gangs in the world, has authorized a “shoot on sight” directive toward federal… pic.twitter.com/qD7AeCozbz
— Deborah (@Deborah07849071) November 10, 2025
Escalating Violence: A Consequence of Sanctuary Policies
Federal officials have stated that this was not an isolated event, but part of an alarming trend of increased violence and obstruction targeting federal law enforcement. Over the past two months, assaults and interference with federal agents have risen significantly during operations. This escalation follows years of policies in major cities like Chicago that limited cooperation with federal immigration authorities, allowing criminal organizations to entrench themselves. Critics argue that these sanctuary policies, along with lackluster border enforcement under previous administrations, have emboldened gangs and put law enforcement—and law-abiding citizens—at risk.
Conservative analysts see this situation as a direct consequence of years of government overreach and misplaced priorities. Resources that could have strengthened border security and empowered agents were instead diverted to defending open-border agendas and rolling back effective enforcement tools. With the Trump administration’s renewed focus on restoring law and order, such violent backlash from criminal groups is viewed as a desperate attempt to resist accountability and maintain their grip on communities.
Federal Press Release: After the Attempted Assassination of Federal ICE Agents in Chicago Yesterday, the Latin Kings Have Issued a "Shoot on Sight" Order for ICE Agents in Chicago pic.twitter.com/3390Q49FRv
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) November 10, 2025
The Challenge Ahead: Restoring Rule of Law and Protecting Agents
As the Trump administration intensifies efforts to dismantle criminal networks and enforce immigration law, federal agents face unprecedented dangers. The “shoot on sight” order from the Latin Kings is a sobering reminder of the stakes involved in reclaiming America’s cities from gang influence and lawlessness. Law enforcement officials stress that the violence must end and that protecting officers is paramount. The administration is expected to further increase resources for border security, crack down on sanctuary policies, and hold agitators who attack police and agents accountable under the full extent of the law. The coming months will test the resolve of those committed to defending the nation’s borders and upholding the Constitution against threats foreign and domestic.
Chicago gang member flashes a Latin Kings sign and calls on gangs to take action as the National Guard deploys to the city. pic.twitter.com/NMfwTg0qvF
— I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) September 8, 2025