DHS Secretary Noem 'blocked' from bathroom at Illinois government building, as Pritzker feud heats up
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem stated Friday that she and her team were refused entry to a government building in a Chicago suburb where they sought a “bathroom break,” as federal agents faced off with protesters near an immigration facility.

Through a post on X, Noem mentioned her group was barred from entering the Village of Broadview Municipal Building, located roughly 12 miles from downtown Chicago, and criticized Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration for its actions towards federal agents.

The bathroom incident occurred amid heightened tensions at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing center in Broadview, where over a dozen individuals were detained by federal agents during protests. Fox News reported agents using pepper balls, tear gas, and rubber bullets to disperse demonstrators obstructing federal operations.

Earlier on Friday, Gov. Pritzker accused Noem of directing federal enforcement measures that he claimed infringed on rights and traumatized families in Illinois. He also remarked she should “no longer be able to step foot inside the State of Illinois without any form of public accountability.”

Police arrest anti-ICE protester

A protester is taken into custody during a demonstration at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Broadview facility in Chicago, Ill., Oct. 3, 2025.  (Jim Vondruska/Reuters)

“Last time when the secretary was here, she entered quietly during early morning hours to create social media content and left before dawn,” stated Pritzker’s office. “It has been almost 45 days since Secretary Noem held an official press conference, making it imperative for her to confront the public and respond to media inquiries, holding her accountable for the Trump Administration’s stark misconduct. Illinois is not merely a photo op or battleground but a sovereign state deserving of respect, rights, and explanations for its people.”

McLaughlin snapped back on behalf of DHS, accusing Pritzker of failing to protect Illinois residents from violent offenders.

“Grow up and start protecting the people of your own state,” McLaughlin said in a statement. “Federal law enforcement has to be here because JB Pritzker refuses to do his job and has allowed violent illegal alien criminals to terrorize Illinois communities for years.”

The Village of Broadview did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

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