Pritzker slams House Republicans after sanctuary law hearing: ‘Again, nothing accomplished'
After testifying before the House Oversight Committee in Washington, D.C. for eight hours on Thursday over the state of Illinois' sanctuary policies, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said ultimately, nothing was accomplished.
After testifying before the House Oversight Committee in Washington, D.C. for eight hours on Thursday over the state of Illinois' sanctuary policies, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said ultimately, nothing was accomplished.
Foreign nationals can now join waitlist for Trump's $5M fast-track to US citizenship
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says the $5 million "Trump Card" could potentially generate $1 trillion for the nation.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says the $5 million "Trump Card" could potentially generate $1 trillion for the nation.
Inside America?s immigration debate: A closer look as Trump?s new orders raise the stakes
The number of immigrants living in the United States continues to be a flashpoint in political debate. With sweeping new executive orders from the Trump administration, the stakes are even higher.
The number of immigrants living in the United States continues to be a flashpoint in political debate. With sweeping new executive orders from the Trump administration, the stakes are even higher.
Pritzker, governors testify on immigration policy
Gov. Pritzker joined two other Democratic leaders in defending their states immigration policies.
Gov. Pritzker joined two other Democratic leaders in defending their states immigration policies.
Gov. Pritzker speaks after testifying for 8 hours before Congress
Pritzker, along with fellow Democratic governors Tim Walz of Minnesota and Kathy Hochul of New York, appeared in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Pritzker, along with fellow Democratic governors Tim Walz of Minnesota and Kathy Hochul of New York, appeared in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Congressional Hearing: Pritzker's final words
JB Pritzker shares his final statement during the Congressional hearing on June 12, 2025.
JB Pritzker shares his final statement during the Congressional hearing on June 12, 2025.
LaHood blasts Pritzker over migrant crime in Illinois, says sanctuary policies are ?government malpractice?
During a heated congressional hearing on sanctuary state policies, Illinois Rep. Darin LaHood accused Gov. J.B. Pritzker of endangering public safety by refusing to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. LaHood cited specific Illinois crimes involving migrants and claimed that Pritzker?s support for laws like the Illinois Way Forward Act creates ?bureaucratic roadblocks? for law enforcement. Pritzker pushed back, defending his record and saying the federal government needs to do more to fix immigration.
During a heated congressional hearing on sanctuary state policies, Illinois Rep. Darin LaHood accused Gov. J.B. Pritzker of endangering public safety by refusing to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. LaHood cited specific Illinois crimes involving migrants and claimed that Pritzker?s support for laws like the Illinois Way Forward Act creates ?bureaucratic roadblocks? for law enforcement. Pritzker pushed back, defending his record and saying the federal government needs to do more to fix immigration.
'It's frightening our communities': JB Pritzker says of recent ICE activity
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. Mary Miller presses Pritzker on protests, ICE cooperation
U.S. Rep. Miller accuses Gov. Pritzker of calling for ?mass protests, mobilization and disruption" and asked if he would commit to working with the Trump administration and ICE to ?ensure the violence we've seen in Los Angeles doesn't occur in Chicago or anywhere else in the state."
U.S. Rep. Miller accuses Gov. Pritzker of calling for ?mass protests, mobilization and disruption" and asked if he would commit to working with the Trump administration and ICE to ?ensure the violence we've seen in Los Angeles doesn't occur in Chicago or anywhere else in the state."
'You don't understand what insurrection is': JB Pritzker says at Congressional hearing
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.
McGuire accuses Pritzker of harboring migrants ?for political purposes?
In a combative exchange at a House hearing on sanctuary states, Rep. John McGuire of Virginia accused Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker of using undocumented immigrants to boost congressional representation and Democratic power.
In a combative exchange at a House hearing on sanctuary states, Rep. John McGuire of Virginia accused Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker of using undocumented immigrants to boost congressional representation and Democratic power.
Congressional Hearing: Rep. John McGuire says 'you have to get it right'
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.
Trump's military parade is a US outlier in peacetime but parades have storied history
President Donald Trump’s military parade isn’t the first held in the nation’s history, but it is unprecedented since it's happening outside a time of war.
President Donald Trump’s military parade isn’t the first held in the nation’s history, but it is unprecedented since it's happening outside a time of war.
Tlaib asks Pritzker if he believes in due process no matter a person's immigration status
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.
Texas congressman pressed on facts after heated exchange with Pritzker
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Texas Rep. Brandon Gill got into a heated exchange Thursday during an immigration hearing.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Texas Rep. Brandon Gill got into a heated exchange Thursday during an immigration hearing.
Higgins presses Pritzker: 'Why was this murderer in my state?'
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.
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.
Pritzker asked what he would do if Trump's border czar came to arrest him
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.
Pritzker criticized over IL sanctuary policies: ?You are actually committing a federal crime?
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.
Pritzker asked about impacts of ?big, beautiful bill? on Illinois
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.
Emmer accuses Walz of prioritizing migrants over Minnesotans
Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer tells FOX 32 political editor Paris Schutz that Governor Tim Walz?s sanctuary state policies endanger residents by shielding undocumented immigrants from federal enforcement. Emmer also criticizes Walz?s past rhetoric toward ICE agents and says the governor?s broader agenda?including support for trans athletes?puts state funding and public safety at risk.
Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer tells FOX 32 political editor Paris Schutz that Governor Tim Walz?s sanctuary state policies endanger residents by shielding undocumented immigrants from federal enforcement. Emmer also criticizes Walz?s past rhetoric toward ICE agents and says the governor?s broader agenda?including support for trans athletes?puts state funding and public safety at risk.