DHS Sec. Noem: ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ Pulling Illegal Drivers Off Roads

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday praised her agency’s ongoing immigration enforcement actions during a press conference in Gary, Indiana, where she announced new arrests under “Operation Midway Blitz.”

She also criticized Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker for asking federal agents to pause immigration arrests over the Halloween weekend.

“Many of these individuals that come into our country illegally may commit criminal acts as well, beyond that, but then go to a state and get licensed and receive a commercial driver’s license,” she said during the appearance.

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