Viral social media posts over the weekend claimed salt trucks seen blocking roadways in Chicago were being used to deter ICE efforts being ramped up in the city.

But according to city officials, that's not actually what happened.

According to Chicago's Department of Streets and Sanitation, salt trucks were deployed over the weekend "to support public safety efforts related to a planned protest and the Taste of Chicago."

"This is a routine practice," the department told NBC Chicago in a statement.

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Such efforts are not uncommon in Chicago, with similar scenes previously reported during major events and protests, particularly during summer months.

The 2025 Taste of Chicago was held from Friday through Sunday in the

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