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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited northwest Indiana Thursday. The visit came as Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is calling on the DHS director to agree a Halloween truce on ICE activity for the sake of the families and children looking to celebrate this weekend.

Governor Pritzker and advocates for immigrants are frustrated by the continuing ICE activity that they say goes far beyond the stated mission of Operation Midway Blitz to go after the "worst of the worst." But the Trump administration is brushing off any calls for a holiday pause.

On Wednesday night, Pritzker sent a letter to Noem, requesting a pause in ICE enforcement this weekend in and around homes, schools, hospitals, parks and places of worship, so children can safely celebrate Halloween.

The governor referenced an incident in his letter this past weekend in Old Irving Park - in which he says, federal agents reportedly interrupted a children's Halloween parade and deployed tear gas without warning on residents peacefully celebrating the holiday.

"Illinois families deserve to spend Halloween weekend without fear. No child should be forced to inhale tear gas or other chemical agents while trick or treating in their own neighborhood," Governor Pritzker wrote. "Illinois children should not be robbed of their innocence. Let them enjoy a time-honored American tradition safely and peacefully. Please let children be children for one holiday, free from intimidation and fear."

Governor Pritzker on Thursday decried the operation that did not even consider the families in the area.

"This year the parade was interrupted and then canceled, not because of rain, but because of tear gas," Pritzker said.

Speaking in Gary, Indiana, Noem rejected Governor Pritzker's request.

"We're absolutely not willing to put on pause any work that we will do to keep communities safe," Noem said. "The fact that Governor Pritzker is asking for that is shameful, and I think unfortunate that he doesn't recognize how important the work is that we do to make sure that we are bringing criminals to justice and bringing them off our streets."

Secretary Noem accused the governor of failing to recognize the importance of their work in getting dangerous criminals off the street, something she said they will continue to do to protect children.

"So don't believe it when they tell you that they're busting the worst of the worst gangs, gang members, they're attacking peaceful neighborhoods and terrorizing kids in Halloween parades," Pritzker said.

A father who was detained by federal immigration agents in the suburbs while his daughter fights cancer was given release on bond at a hearing Thursday.

Ruben Torres Maldonado has been in custody since earlier this month.

His 16-year-old daughter is undergoing cancer treatment, family members said.

He was detained in Niles.

Immigration Judge Eva Saltzman set a $2,000 bond Thursday.

Torres Maldonado was ordered released either Thursday or Friday.

During the hearing, Judge Saltzman not only ruled for him to be released, she also said he is now eligible to apply for a cancellation of removal based on the hardship his family would endure if he's removed from the country. If his application is denied, he could still be facing deportation.

His attorney said he will apply.

Despite the Department of Homeland Security claiming Torres-Maldonado has a history of "habitual driving offenses and has been charged multiple times with driving without insurance, driving without a valid license, and speeding," Judge Saltzman said she had no reason to believe that he posed a risk to the public.

DHS says he's been living in the U.S. illegally for years.

"I see that you have very strong family ties and community ties in the United States and that you've hired an attorney which shows me that you take these proceedings very seriously," the judge said. "And I see nothing in the record that would indicate to me that you pose a danger to the community."

Torres Maldonado also noted during the hearing that he has a valid license and insurance.

A judge last week ruled Torres Maldonado had to be given a prompt bond hearing, calling his detention unlawful.

ABC News contributed to this report.

A car chase involving federal immigration agents ended in arrests at a north suburban high school Thursday morning, Gurnee police said.

Gurnee police said they were notified Thursday morning of an incident involving federal law enforcement agencies in pursuit of people in a vehicle who had previously been deported for felony offenses.

A chase involving federal agents resulted in crashes and ended in arrests at Warren Township High School's O'Plaine Campus, Gurnee police said.

The roughly 10-minute chase began outside of Gurnee and resulted in multiple crashes, police said.

The Department of Homeland Security said it started with an attempted traffic stop involving Border Patrol agents on Dugdale Road.

Just after 8:20 a.m., the suspect vehicle was speeding west on Grand Avenue, when it lost a tire near the intersection with First Street, police said.

The tire hit a vehicle traveling east on Grand.

The suspect vehicle continued west on Grand before turning south onto O'Plaine Road, near the entrance to Warren Township High School's O'Plaine Campus.

Those in the vehicle got out and ran toward the school, police said.

One suspect entered the school and was detained by federal agents; the other was taken into custody outside the school.

Gurnee police were not involved in the chase or arrests.

A School Resource Officer helped to secure the campus, and a lockdown was not required, police said.

"The Gurnee Police Department understands that developing situations of this nature can be alarming to students, staff, and parents. Fortunately, no injuries were reported for anyone on campus or to motorists in the area. We extend our sincere appreciation to the Warren Township High School staff, students, and parents for their cooperation and patience throughout the incident," police said.

DHS said the two suspects have criminal histories that include kidnapping, domestic violence, drug possession, driving under the influence and more.

A so-called aid tent outside the ICE processing facility in Broadview has been ordered to be removed.

The village says the now 24-hour site is creating a sanitation issue with furniture, space heaters and a log-burning fire pit.

Village officials say that area is meant for protesters, not for an encampment.

Activists argue the tent is a symbol of hope, amid despair for families of those detained