Satirical Analysis of Chicago ICE Raids Statistics
By
The Onion Staff
Crumbles when you bite it. Light on filling.
Summary
The Onion satirically examines ICE immigration raids in Chicago through a series of absurd statistics and figures, mocking the Department of Homeland Security's 'Operation Midway Blitz' with exaggerated numbers that highlight the cruelty and absurdity of the operations.
Key quotes
· 5 pulled$50,000: Sufficient incentive to treat fellow human beings this way
6: Agents it takes to handcuff an unarmed journalist who's already on the ground
$1,500: Bonus for every pregnant woman detained
1,759: Yards of zip ties used on tamale vendors
8: Pitch sessions before they finally landed on 'Operation Midway Blitz'
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