Chicagoans protesting ICE operationsThe Department of Homeland Security has requested military assistance for upcoming ICE operations in Chicago, according to a “For Official Use Only” memo that I’ve obtained. Dated August 27, the request is from Department of Homeland Security Executive Secretary Andrew Whitaker to Defense Department Executive Secretary Anthony Fuscellaro. At a press conference yesterday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed opposition to any military deployment. We are the neighbors who show up when the flood hits, when the storms tear through the towns and when our country is in crisis," Illinois National Guard member Demi Palecek said. If you’re a servicemember with any newsworthy information about the Chicago deployment, text me securely via Signal at 202-510-1268.