Democrats are downright crazy.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, a Democrat, recently expressed his willingness to work with federal immigration authorities to deport violent criminals, but he also raised concerns about actions targeting law-abiding immigrants who have become an integral part of local communities. While Pritzker said he fully supports the removal of undocumented individuals involved in serious criminal activity, he argued that it is unjust to focus on people who are not causing harm and are simply living their lives.
In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Pritzker made it clear that violent criminals who are in the country illegally have no place in Illinois. “If they’re violent criminals and undocumented, we don’t want them here. We want them out of the country,” Pritzker said, noting that the state would cooperate with federal authorities in such cases. He added that if immigration authorities arrive with a warrant, Illinois would work to ensure that individuals who are behind bars for violent crimes are handed over to federal agents.
However, the Governor voiced strong opposition to any plans that would target immigrants who have committed no crimes and have been part of their communities for years. “What’s troubling is when the focus shifts to people who are just trying to live their lives—working, raising families, and contributing to our communities,” Pritzker said. He suggested that a better solution would be a legal pathway to citizenship for such individuals, many of whom have been in the U.S. for decades.
Pritzker’s comments come at a time when reports indicate that federal immigration authorities may be planning raids in multiple cities, including Chicago. While the Governor agrees on the need to secure the border and remove dangerous criminals, he emphasized the importance of protecting the rights and well-being of law-abiding residents, calling for a more balanced approach to immigration reform.