Airspace in Chicago was restricted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) earlier this week at the request of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amid immigration raids throughout the Windy City.

Restrictions are set to remain in place until Oct. 12 for unspecified “special security reasons,” according to an FAA notice.

Individuals will be required to obtain an approved special government interest airspace waiver to fly drones or other aircraft, the notice adds. Those found violating the restriction face risk seizure, damage or destruction of their property.

Upon inquiry, a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) spokesperson said measures were taken after the agency received a........

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