Overview

• White House border czar Tom Homan said a large contingent of ICE agents is being readied for Chicago as part of a broader ramp‑up in so‑called sanctuary cities.
• The naval base in North Chicago confirmed DHS requested facilities and logistics support, and reporting based on an internal memo indicates roughly 200 agents and more than 100 vehicles could stage there as soon as Sept. 5 for about a month.
• Two U.S. officials told the Associated Press the operation would involve ICE, CBP and other DHS components, is focused on immigration enforcement, and is awaiting final approval.
• Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. J.B. Pritzker criticized the plan, while Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said CPD will not obstruct federal agents and emphasized the need for communication under Illinois’ limits on local cooperation without warrants.
• Immigrant advocates near the base urged residents to organize and prepared rapid‑response teams, as legal questions persisted over any potential use of Guard troops should the administration seek broader authorities.