The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently contacted an Illinois naval base for assistance with future missions, Navy officials confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The department, which oversees immigration enforcement and deportations, approached Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, about potential support of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, according to a spokesperson for Naval Station Great Lakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe request involves limited support in the form of facilities, infrastructure and other logistical needs to support DHS operations,\u201d the spokesperson said in an emailed statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No decisions have been made regarding the installation\u2019s involvement. The Defense Department and White House did not comment as of publication. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In response to Military Times\u2019 questions regarding potential collaboration with the naval base, a senior DHS official noted, \u201cPresident Trump has been clear: we are going to make our streets and cities safe again.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAcross the country, DHS law enforcement are arresting and removing the worst of worst including gang members, murderers, pedophiles and rapists that have terrorized American communities,\u201d the official continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\t