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Deportation campaign takes a toll on the helpers who work with immigrants
Published 3 weeks ago
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Operation Midway Blitz brought hundreds of immigration agents to Chicago and the suburbs toward the end of last year.
The chaotic way agents detained people and tear gassed neighborhoods did not just affect immigrants.
It also took a toll on the people helping them, people like Cindy Eigler.
WBEZ’s Kristen Schorsch brings us her story.