DHS Seeks Naval Station Great Lakes To Stage ICE Operations In Chicago; Obama Warns Of Militarization, Pritzker Vows To Resist

DHS asked Naval Station Great Lakes for facilities and logistical support to back potential immigration enforcement in Chicago, prompting warnings from Barack Obama about domestic militarization and vows of resistance from Illinois leaders. Base officials say no formal request for National Guard mobilization has been received. The move aligns with recent Guard deployments in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., signaling a broader federal enforcement playbook under scrutiny for civil-liberties implications.