The Federal Aviation Administration has imposed unprecendented restrictions on unmanned drones across much of the Chicago area as federal law enforcement steps up its immigration arrests in and around the city.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security asked the FAA to set the sweeping 12-day restriction against private drone that started Wednesday, an FAA spokesperson said in a statement. An FAA alert on the restriction says the restrictions are for “special security reasons” without further explanation.

The restricted flying zone, which expires Oct. 12, covers a 15-nautical-mile radius emanating from Downtown Chicago, reaching as far north as suburban Winnetka, west beyond Interstate 294, and as far south as suburban Dolton.

The FAA has issued similar drone restrictions in Portland, Or

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