Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker condemned the Trump administrations immigration raids, likening U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics to those of Nazis and criticizing their targeting of communities of color.
- During an appearance on Special Report, J. B. Pritzker criticized Donald Trump for asserting that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement targets only the worst of the worst in Chicago.
- Pritzker emphasized that the recent immigration raids in Illinois disproportionately affect Black and brown individuals, framing the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as unjust.
- Highlighting his commitment to protecting vulnerable communities, J. B. Pritzker called for federal and local governments to collaborate effectively to remove dangerous criminals rather than targeting innocent immigrants.
Why It Matters
This incident underscores the ongoing tension between state and federal policies on immigration, reflecting broader national debates over enforcement tactics and the treatment of marginalized communities amid the Trump administrations aggressive immigration agenda.