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Pritzker Defends Illinois’ Immigration Laws in Theatrical Congressional Hearing
- Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker testified on June 12, 2025, before a House Oversight Committee in Washington, defending Illinois' immigration policies amid heated exchanges.
- The hearing, meant to address immigration reform, was sidetracked when Texas Rep. Brandon Gill pressed Pritzker about a 2017 tweet suggesting a 'bathroom protest' against then-President Trump.
- Pritzker denied advocating that men use women's restrooms, called the episode a political circus, and urged Congress to achieve bipartisan immigration reform.
- Pritzker affirmed his commitment to respecting the Constitution and court orders, asserting that he will oppose any federal enforcement measures he considers unjust.
- The hearing underscored intense political polarization, led the Illinois GOP to fundraise off Pritzker’s statements, and highlighted ongoing tensions over sanctuary policies and immigration enforcement.
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Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois recently appeared before the House Oversight Committee, alongside other Democratic governors from states including New York and Minnesota, to testify on their specific immigration policies. In conclusion of the hearing that lasted an extensive seven hours, Pritzker called upon the Congress to favor bipartisan support for much-needed immigration reform. “We have nearly balanced representation between both parties …
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* Crain’s… In response to other Democrats’ friendly questions, Pritzker landed some digs at White House border czar Tom Homan for allowing TV host Dr. Phil McGraw to accompany federal officials on one of the Trump administration’s first immigration raids in Chicago earlier this year. And the governor practically dared White House border czar Tom Homan to [...]
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A Thursday House Oversight Committee hearing in which Republicans attempted to grill Democratic governors over immigration policy grew heated during one particular exchange between a governor and a congresswoman from the same state.In the exchange, which Harvard Cyberlaw Clinic instructor Alejandra Caraballo posted to Bluesky, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) is seen answering questions by Rep. Mary Miller (R-Ill.) about Illinois' "sanctuary" s…
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Pritzker defends Illinois’ immigration laws in theatrical congressional hearing
Given multiple scenarios about what should happen to people who commit crimes while illegally in the country, Pritzker reiterated he supports deporting violent people but emphasized that must happen with due process
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