Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem will visit Springfield today, drawing a sarcastic response from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office.
Noem is expected to hold a press conference during her visit Wednesday, with her office saying the availability will highlight Illinois’ “sanctuary” policies. Noem and other officials in President Donald Trump’s administration have argued such laws “shield illegal aliens responsible (for crimes) from facing consequences.”
Noem’s visit comes shortly after Pritzker voluntarily agreed to appear before a Congressional committee aimed at evaluating the impact of such “sanctuary” policies, which limit how local law enforcement can coordinate with federal immigration enforcement efforts….read more from NBC Chicago.
State Representative Chris Miller applauded her visit to address a crisis that Pritzker refuses to fix and said this:
“Pritzker is the only one to not take action against dangerous illegals in our communities, and even signs legislation into law to protect them,” said Miller. ” Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem traveled to Springfield to support Illinois citizens who want safer communities and to send a message to Pritzker that the Trump administration will not stop putting American citizens first.”
