DHS hits back at Illinois county clerk who told ICE to stay away from primary polling places

DHS hits back at Illinois county clerk who told ICE to stay away from primary polling places

DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek labled ICE agents 'thugs' and said it is a crime for federal agents to interfere in elections or intimidate voters

Voters cast their ballots during early voting at the Board of Elections Loop Super Site in Chicago, Illinois, on Oct. 4, 2024. (KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, along with other federal law enforcement agencies, attend a pre-enforcement meeting in Chicago. (Getty Images)

DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek speaks in a video message ahead of the Illinois primary election, warning ICE agents to stay away from polling places. (DuPage County Clerk's Office via Facebook)