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Pritzker Compares Trump's Immigration Policy to Nazi Germany

1/16/2026

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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker compared U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies to the early days of Nazi Germany.
He criticized the crackdown as targeting innocent residents, including U.S. citizens, noting it produced over 4,300 arrests in Illinois.
He said only 2.5% of those arrested were serious offenders, arguing the policy harms ordinary people.
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson dismissed the lawsuit, asserting the administration is enforcing federal law.

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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker compared U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies to the early days of Nazi Germany.
He criticized the crackdown as targeting innocent residents, including U.S. citizens, noting it produced over 4,300 arrests in Illinois.
He said only 2.5% of those arrested were serious offenders, arguing the policy harms ordinary people.
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson dismissed the lawsuit, asserting the administration is enforcing federal law.