Immigration

In an interview with FOX 32 political editor Paris Schutz, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said governors who support sanctuary policies are committing ?treason? and should be investigated by the Department of Justice. Greene blamed state-level protections for undocumented immigrants for contributing to violent crimes, referencing the death of Laken Riley.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker testifies before a House panel on sanctuary states policy in Washington, D.C.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Texas Rep. Brandon Gill got into a heated exchange Thursday during an immigration hearing.

In an interview with FOX 32 political editor Paris Schutz, Texas Congressman Brandon Gill accused Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker of enabling violent crimes through sanctuary state policies. Gill argued that local officials refuse to cooperate with ICE, even after arrests or prison releases. When pressed on the legality of current enforcement, Gill doubled down by calling Pritzker a ?lunatic.?

During a heated moment in a congressional hearing on sanctuary state policies, Rep. Brian Higgins demanded to know why people in the U.S. illegally were in Illinois, blaming the state's policies for migrant-linked tragedies.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker testifies before a House panel on sanctuary states policy in Washington, D.C.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker testifies before a House panel on sanctuary states policy in Washington, D.C.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker testifies before a House panel on sanctuary states policy in Washington, D.C.

Rep. Lauren Boebert tells FOX 32 political editor Paris Schutz that sanctuary state policies are fueling unrest and putting communities at risk. The Colorado Republican criticized governors in states like Illinois and Minnesota for blocking cooperation with federal immigration agents, calling it a ?hypocritical? stance. She also defends President Trump?s decision to mobilize the National Guard, saying federal help is necessary to enforce immigration laws.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker testifies before a House panel on sanctuary states policy in Washington, D.C.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker testified Thursday before a House panel on Illinois' sanctuary policies.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker testified Thursday before a House panel on Illinois' sanctuary policies.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker testified Thursday before a House panel on Illinois' sanctuary policies.

During a congressional hearing on sanctuary state policies, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned that President Trump?s decision to override local law enforcement and deploy the National Guard could heighten tensions.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker testified Thursday before a House panel on Illinois' sanctuary policies.

Democratic ranking member Rep. Stephen Lynch from Massachusetts is using his opening remarks to tie the hearing to the "militarization of American cities" under President Trump and the administration's deportation of young U.S. citizens with undocumented parents.

Anti-ICE protests are continuing across the nation, and protests were underway Wednesday night in New York City.