Texas National Guard Deployed to Illinois for ICE Protection

Tom Homan, the border czar, revealed that the Texas National Guard has begun an operation in Illinois to safeguard federal immigration agents. This comes in response to a noticeable increase in attacks against ICE personnel.

“They have been actively on the ground since last night,” Homan confirmed during an interview on “American Report” Wednesday.

Around 200 members of the Texas National Guard were called up for this mission, which the Pentagon stated is intended to protect federal personnel and resources.

The mobilization follows several arrests near an ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, where protests against the agency have persisted for days.

“Thank God for Governor Abbott,” Homan expressed, noting the deployment aims to shield ICE agents, who he claims are facing unjust accusations. He remarked, “That’s all I’ve seen. The attack power has increased dramatically.”

Governor JB Pritzker has criticized this federal response, asserting that President Trump has ordered a total of 400 Texas National Guard members to aid in locations including Illinois and Oregon.

In fact, Illinois officials have strongly opposed the deployment. Pritzker, standing alongside Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, condemned the perceived exploitation of military personnel for political means. “Let me be clear, Donald Trump is using our military members as political props,” he asserted. “Illinois will do everything it can to resist this power grab.”

Homan reacted sharply to Pritzker’s comments, labeling them as “disgusting” and suggesting that such rhetoric contributes to violence against law enforcement. He cited specific violent incidents in Texas to support his stance.

The Department of Homeland Security also rebuked Pritzker’s statements, calling them “reckless” and “categorically false.” They highlighted that more than 1,000 unauthorized immigrants, including serious criminals, have been apprehended in Illinois.

According to them, immigration enforcement is not based on racial or ethnic factors but strictly on legal status in the U.S. Homan mentioned he has been cautioning for months that anti-law enforcement rhetoric could lead to devastating consequences. “I warned that if the hateful rhetoric did not cease, there would be bloodshed,” he reflected. “Sadly, I was correct.”