SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Democrats in Illinois' congressional delegation are demanding a comprehensive report on the deportation activities conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the state.

The letter was signed by several members of Congress from Illinois, including Senators and Representatives, who are urging Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to provide transparency and accountability regarding the operations.

The letter, dated September 23, 2025, was addressed to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and criticized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for its recent operations in Illinois, which focus on targeting "criminal illegal aliens." However, the letter claims that DHS officials have been arresting individuals in neighborhoods, at bus stop

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