Noem Spotlights Chicago’s Lack of ICE Cooperation

The Homeland Security chief says the city has honored only 8 percent of immigration detainers issued this year.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies during her confirmation hearing in Washington on Jan. 17, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem visited Chicago on Aug. 8, drawing attention to how the city has responded to requests from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

“In just the last seven months, ICE has issued over 1,664 detainers in Chicago alone. Unfortunately, Chicago and its leadership has only honored 8 percent of those,” she said during a press conference.