Illinois state Rep. Adam Niemerg, who serves on the Immigration and Human Rights Committee, is calling for the resignation of John Laesch after social media posts and videos circulated online alleging the Aurora mayor shared the live locations of federal immigration agents operating in the city.
The controversy gained national attention after the conservative social media account Libs of TikTok posted footage accusing Laesch of “doxxing” ICE agents and tracking their movements in Aurora.
The post claimed the mayor was “actively protecting foreign murderers, rapists, and pedophiles” and demanded his resignation.
Niemerg sharply criticized the mayor’s actions, arguing they endangered federal officers attempting to apprehend violent offenders.
“It’s terrible to see elected officials do this to federal immigration authorities who are just out on the street trying to arrest violent illegal immigrants,” Niemerg told The Center Square. “They have to worry about elected officials posting their locations or getting in the way during an apprehension.”
Niemerg said the alleged conduct amounted to interference with law enforcement and accused Aurora leadership of prioritizing politics over public safety.
“You’re putting these folks in harm’s way by doing this,” Niemerg said. “This mayor should absolutely resign. This is horrible behavior.”
