Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Springfield, Illinois, criticizing Governor JB Pritzker’s sanctuary policies, claiming they endanger residents. Meanwhile, Pritzker defended the policies, calling them lawful and necessary for public safety. The exchange highlights the ongoing national debate over immigration enforcement, with Pritzker promising resistance to the Trump administration. Noem's remarks came alongside families of crime victims, illustrating the contentious and personal nature of the immigration debate in the state, where she called for a repeal of Illinois' sanctuary laws.