Overview
- Pritzker’s Oct. 28 letter requests a pause on ICE and related operations from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 in and around homes, schools, hospitals, parks, places of worship and community gatherings.
- He addressed the request to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, ICE Acting Director Todd M. Lyons and CBP Commissioner Rodney S. Scott, seeking written cooperation.
- The governor cited stepped-up DHS operations in Chicago since September, including efforts described as “Midway Blitz” and “Safeguard.”
- He referenced complaints about chemical agents, including tear gas reported at an Old Irving Park Halloween parade and a separate case that brought Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino into federal court over Little Village.
- Pritzker urged DHS to reinstate its prior “sensitive locations” guidance and noted there has been no public indication that federal agencies will pause enforcement.