Congressman Krishnamoorthi Convenes Elgin Leaders Amid DHS, ICE, and CBP Abuses to Protect Families and Demand Accountability

ELGIN, IL - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) convened a roundtable at The Centre of Elgin with Mayor Dave Kaptain, as well as other local elected officials, faith leaders, educators, and community advocates to discuss the impact of recent actions by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in and around Elgin. During the roundtable, participants shared firsthand accounts of fear and disruption caused by aggressive federal operations, including the use of force and a lack of transparency from federal authorities.

Congressman Krishnamoorthi outlined his ongoing oversight of DHS, ICE, and CBP, highlighting investigations into shootings and enforcement tactics, repeated letters demanding accountability from Secretary Noem, and legislation aimed at preventing excessive force and strengthening constitutional protections for communities across Illinois.

"The Trump administration's abuses through DHS, ICE, and CBP are not making our communities safer - they are spreading fear, eroding trust, and undermining the rule of law," Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. "Families in Elgin deserve protection, not intimidation from federal agents operating without transparency or accountability. I will keep confronting these abuses head-on - demanding investigations, advancing legislation to stop excessive force, and refusing to stay silent while this administration tramples constitutional rights and targets our neighbors."

Since the launch of Operation Midway Blitz, Congressman Krishnamoorthi has led extensive oversight of DHS, ICE, and CBP, sending more than 15 letters to federal officials, conducting facility visits, and introducing legislation including the Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Actand the No Private Bounty Hunters Act. He has also supported broader efforts to strengthen humanitarian standards in detention and impose stronger federal use-of-force requirements.