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Gnome also addressed recent reports about federal border patrol agents preparing to relocate from Chicago to assist with similar surges in other cities facing migration and security pressures. She assured the public that the Department of Homeland Security would maintain a strong presence in Chicago and confirmed plans to "surge" resources to bolster enforcement efforts across the city.
This stance comes amid political controversy, with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticizing the federal deployment of agents to Chicago. Pritzker referred to President Trump’s decision to send federal agents to the city as "demented," condemning what he perceived as overreach or mismanagement. In contrast, DHS leadership defended the strategic deployment, pointing to tangible positive impacts.