WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem pledged to continue ICE raids in sanctuary cities. She spent Friday near Chicago where she accused local democrats of shielding undocumented immigrants in the Windy City.

"We will defend the homeland,” said Noem.

It's the unequivocal message the Trump administration is sending to every so-called sanctuary city.

Noem blasted Chicago area Democrats, accusing them of shielding criminal migrants from ICE raids.

"Our federal officers have had to do this alone without their support,” said Noem.

Within minutes, Chicago Democrats fired back on a press call.

"They can try to intimidate. The truth is the law is on our side,” said Rep. Chuy Garcia (D-Ill.).

Illinois Congressman Chuy Garcia says non-criminals and families are being

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