U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday the agency will expand the physical presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement beyond its Broadview facility by purchasing buildings throughout the Chicago area.

Speaking at a Cabinet meeting in the White House, Noem said President Donald Trump has authorized the building purchases for ICE and said the agency was hardening its existing facilities because of threats of violence.

“We’re purchasing more buildings in Chicago to operate out of. We’re going to not back off. In fact, we’re doubling down, and we’re going to be in more parts of Chicago in response to the people there,” Noem said.

“I was there a few days ago and looked at some facilities that we can deploy more law enforcement out of, because what t

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