Thousands Protest As DHS Chief Noem Sends ICE Surge To Chicago; National Guard Threat Sparks Legal Fight

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed additional ICE resources are headed to Chicago, triggering large Labor Day protests and vows of non-cooperation from city leaders. The move follows similar deployments in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., and has prompted preparations for legal challenges. Immigrant-rights groups are ramping up legal aid, hotlines, and "know your rights" trainings amid heightened enforcement concerns.