Quigley Statement on Trump’s Deployment of ICE to O’Hare

March 23, 2026 Press Release Today, Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on Trump’s deployment of ICE agents to O’Hare International Airport, amidst Republican refusals to fund TSA: “I don’t trust ICE in our airports any more than I did on the streets of Chicago. They do not have the training to perform TSA’s functions, and they are far more likely to cause fear than to reassure travelers of their safety. This decision does nothing to allay flyers' security concerns or reduce airport waiting times. “Congressional Democrats have given the President and House Republicans numerous opportunities to fund TSA without restoring ICE funding. As recently as this weekend, they kept turning down the offer. I have cosponsored a bill to fund TSA, FEMA, and other critical agencies within DHS, and last week I signed a discharge petition to force a vote on the House floor. Republicans in Congress just need to decide if they want to serve the American people more than they want to cater to Trump.” Issues : Holding the White House Accountable Appropriations Gun Violence Prevention Immigration Government Transparency