Trillbilly Worker's Party Episode 413: The Monsters Of Midway (w/ special guests Evelyn Vargas and Antonio Gutierrez)
Oct 9, 2025
Evelyn Vargas and Antonio Gutierrez from Organized Communities Against Deportations (OCAD) delve into the chilling effects of Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago. They share insights on the midnight ICE raids and the impact on Black and Brown communities, detailing tactics like flashbangs and drone surveillance. The duo discusses the alarming coordination between federal agencies and local police, as well as the community's rapid response efforts. They emphasize the importance of linking resistance to anti-capitalist struggle and highlight ways to support OCAD.
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Nighttime South Shore Raid Description
- Evelyn recounts the Sept 30 South Shore raid where 37 people were taken from their beds, including U.S. citizens and children marched outside with little clothing.
- She also notes Silverio Villegas Gonzalez was killed during a related encounter.
Raid Campaign Targets Sanctuary Cities
- Operation Midway Blitz is described as a government-led terror campaign targeting Black and immigrant communities with nighttime raids and racial profiling.
- Evelyn Vargas connects the operation to Supreme Court allowances for racially based stops and to efforts to undermine sanctuary policies.
Stay Calm And Use Rights
- Remain calm and exercise your rights when approached by federal agents; arrest is not the end of support options.
- OCAD positions rapid response and resources to help detained people after arrests occur.