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Trump Targets Sanctuary Cities, Pritzker Defends Illinois Funding

4/11/2025

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President Trump is poised to cut federal funding for sanctuary cities, jeopardizing Chicago's expected $3.5 billion in grants. In response, Governor Pritzker has been summoned to testify before Congress about Illinois' sanctuary policies. Pritzker's team dismisses the request as a "partisan dog and pony show," standing firm on the state's commitment to its immigration stance.

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President Trump is poised to cut federal funding for sanctuary cities, jeopardizing Chicago's expected $3.5 billion in grants. In response, Governor Pritzker has been summoned to testify before Congress about Illinois' sanctuary policies. Pritzker's team dismisses the request as a "partisan dog and pony show," standing firm on the state's commitment to its immigration stance.