Pentagon Authorizes Naval Station Great Lakes for ICE Operations Targeting Chicago

The Pentagon authorized Naval Station Great Lakes in Illinois to serve as a staging and processing base for ICE immigration enforcement operations targeting the Chicago metropolitan area. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed the authorization under Title 10 military support authorities, providing ICE access to barracks, processing facilities, and logistical support. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker denounced the militarization of immigration enforcement.