NOEM BLASTS ILLINOIS: ICE ARRESTS, FENTANYL SEIZURES — 1,000‑BED DETENTION DEAL WITH INDIANA

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited a Chicago suburb, displayed seized firearms, about 20 kg of fentanyl and cash, and highlighted four ICE arrests while sharply criticizing Illinois leaders. She praised President Trump and announced a partnership with Indiana to expand ICE detention capacity by roughly 1,000 beds. Local officials and protesters condemned her rhetoric as racist and harmful.