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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