Congressman García’s Statement on Secretary Noem’s Presence in Springfield, IL

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement in response to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem’s presence in Springfield, IL:

“Secretary Noem came to Springfield trying to intimidate, divide, and scapegoat immigrants. But in Illinois, our laws reflect our values ​​and ensure local resources are used to promote public safety and community trust. Trump and his allies are waging a war on immigrants. They’re weaponizing federal funding for vital programs to bully states and distract from their failures. But we’re not scared—we’re organized. We will continue fighting to empower our community, educate our neighbors, and stand together against hate.” 

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