She added that she wants to help employ people who arrive to the U.S. legally.

20-year-old Jesus Alberto Pereira Castillo entered the U.S. illegally in 2023, according to immigration officials.

Trump has vowed to enforce strict border controls and mass deportations.

The gang member, Jose Luis Castro Jovel, entered the U.S. at an unknown date and time, ICE says.

Trump supporters argue the greater costs have been on American taxpayers.

Each individual is currently in ICE custody as they await removal proceedings.

The promise comes amid discussions of possible mass deportation efforts by the incoming Trump administration.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday said his city is prepared to resist efforts to double the presence of immigration officials.