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Congress Demands Sanctuary Governors Testify on Public Safety

4/10/2025

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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer is calling on Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and other "sanctuary governors" to testify on May 15. The committee seeks to explore the effects of sanctuary laws on public safety and federal immigration enforcement, as worries grow over crime associated with illegal immigration.

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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer is calling on Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and other "sanctuary governors" to testify on May 15. The committee seeks to explore the effects of sanctuary laws on public safety and federal immigration enforcement, as worries grow over crime associated with illegal immigration.