U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem used a visit to the Chicago area on Friday to criticize Illinois politicians, blasting Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson at a press conference over state policies that limit local cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

As about three dozen people protested outside, Noem spoke to the media at a Lombard field office, relaying oft-repeated talking points about immigration enforcement priorities for President Donald Trump, who came into office with sweeping promises to hit record-level arrests and deportations.

Though arrests and deportations have increased since Trump took office, the numbers have fallen short of the stated goals, and the administration has aired frustrations with so-called “Sanctuary Cities.” Earlier this wee

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