Pritzker Says ‘No Way’ FBI Can Arrest Texas Lawmakers in Illinois

Pritzker trolls FBI: Come for the state fair, not the arrests

Pritzker welcomes FBI looking for TX Dems in IL, dismisses bribery question

(The Center Square) – As the FBI gets involved in locating Texas Democrats hiding out in states like Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says they are welcome, but the Democratic governor insists the absconding legislators aren’t breaking any federal law.

IL Gov Pritzker Defies FBI, Says They're "Unwelcome" To Pursue Runaway Dem Lawmakers In His State

Texas Democrats fled to Illinois to avoid a redistricting vote, but Gov. JB Pritzker says federal agents aren’t welcome to retrieve them. His statements have triggered sharp political backlash and questions about state-federal power boundaries. Key Facts: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker declared that the FBI would be “unwelcome” in his state if they attempted to apprehend Texas lawmakers who fled to Illinois. Over 50 Texas Democrats left the state to…

Dem governor defies FBI: 'Unwelcome' to pursue Texas Democratic lawmakers

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says FBI would be unwelcome to pursue Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled to their state to block redistricting vote.

Gov. Pritzker Explains Why Texas Has No Power In Illinois

Gov. Pritzker told Jessica Yelling the FBI has no authority.

Pritzker: 'No Federal Law' Allows FBI to Arrest Texas Dems

Calls for the FBI to locate and arrest the AWOL Texas Democrats decamped in his state can be chalked up to grandstanding, adding that there is no federal law applicable to this situation, Illinois Democrat Gov. JB Pritzker asserted Wednesday.