# A DHS spokesperson defended the operation, telling The Hill that removing criminals from the streets makes communities…
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A DHS spokesperson defended the operation, telling The Hill that removing criminals from the streets makes communities safer for business owners and customers.

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## Sources

- [ICE’s ‘Midway Blitz’ operation cost Chicago businesses $1.2 billion: Study](https://truthscore.com/source/4e8714af)