• Chicago delivery worker taunts federal agents before dramatic downtown escape
• Viral video shows nearly dozen ICE agents failing to catch cyclist
• Incident highlights tensions during Operation Midway Blitz immigration crackdown

CHICAGO, Ill. (TDR) — A food delivery worker transformed a routine shift into a viral sensation on Sept. 28, taunting Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents before vanishing on his e-bike through downtown Chicago streets. The ensuing chase, captured in an 18-second video, has drawn millions of views and ignited debates about federal immigration enforcement tactics.

ICE Nazis in Chicago tried to kidnap a food delivery worker but my man was too fast for those slow bastards pic.twitter.com/9z1n2jFG2X

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The video shows the worker, whose identity remains unknown, pulling up to a group of ICE agents near Clark and Kinzie streets. According to witnesses, he allegedly shouted profanities directed at Donald Trump before attempting to ride away. When he dropped his phone and circled back to retrieve it, agents rushed toward him, with one tripping off the curb as the worker bent down.

Chase becomes internet phenomenon

What followed was a chaotic pursuit through honking traffic as nearly a dozen agents in bulky tactical gear lumbered after the cyclist. The delivery worker expertly weaved through vehicles and pedestrians, never even activating his e-bike’s motor, simply pedaling away from the agents who struggled to keep pace.

The video exploded across social media platforms, particularly TikTok and X, with users adding comedic soundtracks including the Benny Hill theme song. Queries like “Why are they so slow?” trended as netizens mocked the agents’ failed pursuit. Many commenters compared the scene to action movie sequences, celebrating the worker’s escape.

Operation Midway Blitz escalates tensions

The incident occurred amid Operation Midway Blitz, an intensive immigration enforcement campaign launched by the Trump administration in early September. Federal officials deployed dozens of armed agents in full tactical gear to patrol Chicago’s downtown tourist and shopping districts that weekend.

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Gregory Bovino, a Border Patrol commander central to the Los Angeles immigration crackdown, was among the agents patrolling downtown Chicago. In an interview with reporters, Bovino acknowledged that agents arrest people based partly on how they look, sparking further controversy about racial profiling practices.

The operation has resulted in more than 1,000 arrests across Illinois since its September launch, according to the Department of Homeland Security. However, the aggressive tactics have drawn fierce criticism from local officials and civil rights advocates who argue the enforcement disproportionately targets people of color, particularly delivery workers and other laborers.

Legal and social implications

Court precedent protects free speech, even profanity directed at law enforcement, and agents never identified themselves or provided legal reasoning for attempting to detain the worker in the video. The Supreme Court has ruled that ICE agents can stop individuals based on appearance, though the practice remains deeply controversial.

Chicago has become ground zero for immigration enforcement tensions, with protesters regularly confronting federal agents and communities organizing whistle networks to alert residents of ICE presence. The viral escape video has become a symbol of resistance for some, while others view it as highlighting the challenges facing federal enforcement efforts.

Should federal agents be permitted to stop individuals based solely on physical appearance?

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