By rssfeeds-admin “Illinois follows the law, but let me be clear: we expect the federal government to follow the law too,” Pritzker told the Republican-led House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. “We will not participate in abuses of power. We will not violate court orders. We will not ignore the Constitution. We will not defy the Supreme Court, and we will not take away people’s rights to peacefully protest.”
Pritzker’s appearance before the body follows an April invitation from the committee’s Republican chairman, Rep. James Comer of Kentucky. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul also appeared on invitation, with the trio of Democrats answering questions facing posters of undocumented immigrants charged with violent crimes.
Thursday’s hearing comes as scenes of unrest play out in Los Angeles amid the federal government’s mass deportation efforts. President Trump has threatened to withhold federal funds from ‘sanctuary’ cities and states.
The appearance on a national stage was a big moment for Pritzker, who’s been floated as a potential 2028 presidential candidate. The great-grandson of a Ukrainian immigrant, Pritzker used his opening statements to highlight Illinois’ diversity and discuss the work done to support migrants who were bussed to the state from the southern border.
“I have seen firsthand how states have had to shoulder the consequences of a broken immigration system,” Pritzker testified. “I’m proud of how we have responded by promoting public safety, treating people with dignity, supporting our economy and respecting the rule of law.”
To prepare for the appearance, Pritzker retained a Washington, D.C. law firm. A WGN source says the billionaire paid for their services out of his own pocket. He also got an assist from a former White House counsel to President Joe Biden.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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