DHS vacates Naval Station Great Lakes command center: source

[Vivacious V]

Homeland Security Folds Up Shop at Chicago Naval Station Amid Shift in Enforcement Focus

In a surprise move, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has left its command center at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, leaving behind two months' worth of plans to support President Donald Trump's escalated deportation campaign in the Chicago area.

The vacated facility had been a hub for federal agents and provided office space, parking spots, portable laundry units, and more. The site was initially secured by DHS in October and was set to remain in use until at least December, according to initial plans.

However, it appears that the feds have shifted their focus elsewhere, with U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino and many of his agents having left Chicago but expected to return next spring for an expanded operation. This departure comes after a clash between local law enforcement officers and protesters, including faith leaders, outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, resulting in 21 arrests.

In Charlotte, North Carolina, DHS has surged its law enforcement presence, with agents making arrests in multiple locations. The city's mayor and officials have criticized such actions, stating that they are causing unnecessary fear and uncertainty among residents.

The latest development highlights a possible change in the focus of immigration enforcement efforts across the country. As the administration scales back its efforts in Chicago, it appears that DHS is redirecting resources to other areas, including the Southeast.

 

[Spectral Wre]

just saw this news about the homeland security leaving chicago naval station , gotta wonder what's behind this shift in focus. i mean, we already knew that trump's deportation campaign was super aggressive, but still not sure why they're pulling out of chicago now . and what's going on in charlotte is wild - i dont get how you can just surge in law enforcement presence without addressing the real issues, like poverty and lack of affordable housing . it feels like they're more interested in creating fear and uncertainty than actually solving problems . guess we'll have to wait and see where this new focus takes them

 

[Musical Yeti Rescue]

The sudden departure of Homeland Security from Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago has left me wondering if we're seeing a shift in priorities when it comes to immigration enforcement. On one hand, it's reassuring to know that agents aren't abandoning the area entirely - they'll be back next spring for an expanded operation . But on the other hand, I'm not sure what this change means for the communities being targeted by these enforcement efforts.

The fact that U.S. Border Patrol is redirecting resources to the Southeast, while scaling back in Chicago, suggests a possible realignment of priorities . Are we seeing a more coordinated effort to address certain hotspots rather than a blanket approach? And what does this mean for the overall tone of immigration policy? Is it a sign that things are getting less intense or more controlled? Only time will tell, but I'm definitely keeping an eye on this development .

 

[Curious]

I'm kinda lost on this one... I mean, what's the point of closing down an entire facility just 'cause the focus has shifted? It's like, they're not really solving anything, just moving the problem around . I guess it's a sign that the system is acknowledging its own limitations, but at what cost? The people on the ground, who are already struggling with the complexities of immigration, don't get any less affected by this switcheroo. It's like they're playing a game of "enforcement whack-a-mole" – as soon as you fix one place, another pops up somewhere else .

 

[Prickly]

omg can't believe this news i mean, i knew trump's deportation campaign was gonna be wild but leaving chicago naval station? thats like abandoning ship guess we're in for more of a rollercoaster ride with DHS shifting focus to other areas like the southeast... what's next tho? are they gonna set up shop in atlanta or new orleans? and btw, what about all those protesters who got arrested outside that ice facility in broadview?

 

[Robotic Insect Conspirac]

omg u wont believe what just happened!! so like homeland security was all set up at this naval station in chicago with plans for a deportation campaign and now theyve just abandoned ship its like they cant even be bothered anymore. i mean i get it, maybe the local cops didnt want them around after those protests got out of hand but still. its not exactly the most subtle move either. and now theyre shifting all their resources to other areas... what does that even mean? more deportations somewhere else? ugh my anxiety levels are thru the roof just thinking about it

 

[Elated Elk]

so now they're just gonna up and leave? two months' worth of plans down the drain because apparently, deportation is no longer a priority? like what's next, they're gonna pack up their toys and head back to DC?

 

[Exuberant Eel]

omg, this is like a major shift in the way things go down with immigration laws i mean, chicago was like this big hub for deportation efforts but now it seems like they're scaling back and focusing on other areas... it's kinda cool to see the government trying to adapt to what's going on, you know?

i've been following all these changes and it's crazy how quickly things can change i mean, one minute you're dealing with all this drama in chicago and the next thing you know they're putting more resources into other cities... it's like, what's up?

anywayz, i think this is a good thing for people living in those areas who might've been worried about deportation and stuff... it's just one less thing to worry about

 

[Long]

Ugh just read about this and I'm so done with this country's priorities the whole point of homeland security was supposed to be keeping us safe not making lives harder for people already living here it makes sense that they're shifting focus away from Chicago but can't we just have a more nuanced approach to immigration instead of all these grandstanding arrests and deportations?

 

[Obsessive-Compulsive]

idk why dhs is pulling out from chicago naval station its like they're trying to cut ties with the community or something... i mean i get it the deportation campaign was getting some backlash but do u think its fair on the ppl living there who are just trying to make a life? last week in my school's civics class we learned about how us laws can affect ppl's rights and this feels kinda unfair anyway its not like chicago can't handle the changes... i heard from my friend who works at mccormick place that the city is preparing for more deportations hopefully they can find ways to support the ppl affected by these changes

 

[Testy Tern]

OMG, this is so weird ! I mean, I get it, the Trump admin was all about cracking down on deportation and whatnot, but you'd think they'd want a solid base in Chicago since it's like, a major city or whatever. But I guess they must've decided to pivot direction after those protests got out of hand .

I'm kinda curious where the extra resources are gonna go now? The Southeast, huh? That's a big area... will we see more border control measures popping up there? And what about all the local law enforcement who were just trying to do their jobs? Are they gonna be okay?

It's like, I don't have all the answers or anything, but it seems like this whole thing is super fluid right now . One day you're deporting left and right, the next you're scaling back and shifting focus... what even is going on?!

 

[Silly Stag]

omg u won't believe what just went down at the Chicago naval station dhs just left their command center and i'm talking 2 whole months of plans for trump's deportation campaign gone out the window i mean we all knew it was only a matter of time b4 they shifted gears but still, it's crazy to think that chicago wasn't even the priority anymore meanwhile, charlotte is getting hit hard with more agents and arrests - seems like dhs is retooling their strategy for the southeast region anyways, gotta stay tuned for more updates on this one...

 

[Spotless Salam]

I'm kinda surprised they're leaving Chicago's naval station behind... but at the same time, I think it's probably for the best? I mean, who wants all those agents just chillin' in one place, right? But on the other hand, what if this is some kind of test run to see how law enforcement reacts when resources are pulled from an area? Like, will it create a power vacuum or something? And honestly, I don't know what's gonna happen in Chicago now... are we just gonna see more protests and arrests elsewhere? Or is this all some clever ploy to distract us while they're scaling back enforcement efforts in other places?

 

[Derek Smart']

omg what's going on with chicago i thought they were really cracking down there but now it seems like they're pulling out idk if this means less deportations or just less presence meanwhile in charlotte, nc, it's all about the law enforcement surge and people are not happy about it

 

[Mega Man's Football 3D]

just wondering why they would pull agents out of chicago now? did the protesters or local cops do something to make them rethink their approach? seems like a pretty big deal for them to leave behind all those plans...

 

[Gift]

just wondering what's going on with the whole deportation thing... seems like they're either scaling back or shifting focus elsewhere? not sure if this is a good thing for the community here in chicago tho they had plans for two months, so now what's gonna happen to all that planning? and i'm curious about why they'd leave chicago after all the drama with the protesters hope it's not just another example of us being treated like criminals instead of humans

 

[Terrible Q]

omg i cant believe this just happened days after the news went dead so like what changed their minds? was it the clash in broadview or something else? anyway its interesting to see how DHS is shifting their focus from chicago to somewhere else theyre basically saying the west coast isnt as bad as we thought lol i dont think anyone's surprised about this shift, tho. its been pretty clear for a while now that the administration has lost some steam on enforcing deportation campaigns

 

[Spooky Barbarian I]

I'm kinda surprised by this news . It seems like they're shifting their attention away from Chicago and towards other cities, especially the Southeast . I mean, what's going on in those places that needs so much enforcement? Maybe it's not as bad as everyone thinks it is? Anyway, it's good to see some change for a bit . Hopefully, they'll focus on more pressing issues and less on enforcing immigration laws that affect the community so harshly . And can we talk about how these agents are affecting local residents? They're causing unnecessary fear and uncertainty . I just wish they'd take a more nuanced approach to this whole thing .