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Illinois Governor Pritzker Defends Sanctuary Policies in Congress

5/7/2025

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is set to testify before Congress on June 12, joined by Governors Kathy Hochul and Tim Walz, to defend the state's sanctuary policies. Amidst accusations of hindering federal immigration enforcement, Pritzker's office stands firm, asserting that the Illinois Trust Act aligns with federal law. The stakes are high as this hearing unfolds.

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is set to testify before Congress on June 12, joined by Governors Kathy Hochul and Tim Walz, to defend the state's sanctuary policies. Amidst accusations of hindering federal immigration enforcement, Pritzker's office stands firm, asserting that the Illinois Trust Act aligns with federal law. The stakes are high as this hearing unfolds.