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Pritzker Faces Backlash Over Silence on Sheridan Gorman's Murder

3/24/2026

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Pritzker Faces Backlash

Critics say Illinois Governor JB Pritzker did not address the murder of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman, allegedly shot by illegal migrant José Medina-Medina.
Pritzker mourned two Americans killed by ICE agents but remained silent on Gorman's death, prompting outrage on social media.
Gorman's family described her as a vibrant young woman whose life was tragically cut short, demanding justice and pointing to a parallel with Laken Riley.

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Hadden Faces Criticism

Chicago Alderwoman Maria Hadden faced backlash after remarking on Sheridan Gorman's murder.
She said Sheridan Gorman, 18, was "in the wrong place at the wrong time."
Critics accused Hadden of blaming the victim and downplaying the crime.
Reports indicate Jose Medina-Medina stalked Sheridan Gorman before the shooting.
Hadden previously sparked controversy with Holocaust–ICE raids comparisons.

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Pritzker Faces Backlash

Critics say Illinois Governor JB Pritzker did not address the murder of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman, allegedly shot by illegal migrant José Medina-Medina.
Pritzker mourned two Americans killed by ICE agents but remained silent on Gorman's death, prompting outrage on social media.
Gorman's family described her as a vibrant young woman whose life was tragically cut short, demanding justice and pointing to a parallel with Laken Riley.

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