US EditionDHS Secretary Noem Defends ICE Tactics in Second Illinois Visit
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AUG 8 – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem highlighted confiscated contraband and a 106% increase in ICE detainers in Chicago, citing sanctuary policies as obstacles to federal immigration enforcement.
- On August 8, 2025, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem held a Chicago press conference displaying fentanyl, guns, and cash, criticizing Illinois leaders obstructing federal immigration enforcement.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said, `Illinois and Chicago are sanctuary jurisdictions` impeded federal enforcement, accusing Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson of obstructionism on August 8, 2025.
- According to Noem, ICE has issued over 1,664 detainers in Chicago in the last seven months, a 106% increase, but city officials approved only 8%.
- Following the press conference, DHS has received more than 80,000 applications to join ICE, and Indiana will add 1,000 beds to its 'Speedway Slammer' detention facility.
- Meanwhile, Illinois Democrats alleged Noem's claims were false and protestors gathered outside the DHS building in Lombard, challenging her accusations.
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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Blasts Chicago Mayor, Illinois Gov. for Obstructing ICE – CLG News
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Blasts Chicago Mayor, Illinois Gov. for Obstructing ICE | 8 Aug 2025 | U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ripped Chicago Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Democrat Governor JB Pritzker for their obstruction of federal immigration enforcement in a press conference in the Chicago area on Friday morning. Appearing in the nearby suburb of Lombard, Noem highlighted the arrests of four dangerous, criminal …
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