Overview

• Naval Station Great Lakes confirmed DHS requested limited facilities and logistical support to stage federal immigration operations near Chicago.
• A New York Times report, citing an internal memo, says more than 200 federal agents could begin arriving at the base next Tuesday for about a month.
• Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. J.B. Pritzker denounced the move, with the city preparing legal action and asserting it would be unconstitutional to deploy troops to patrol streets.
• City officials say the White House has not contacted them about plans, and the Illinois National Guard says it has received no request related to a Chicago mobilization.
• President Donald Trump says he may send National Guard troops to deter crime, as regional leaders including Rep. Brad Schneider question diverting the Navy training base to host the operation.