Rockford Sun

As Governor JB Pritzker testifies in Washington regarding his sanctuary state agenda, there is significant debate over the implications of his policies. Critics argue that Pritzker has not only supported sanctuary policies but has intensified them, allegedly limiting law enforcement's ability to protect communities and transforming Illinois into a refuge for criminal illegal immigrants.

"Pritzker hasn’t just embraced dangerous sanctuary policies, he has supercharged them," some opponents claim. They assert that these policies strip law enforcement of necessary tools and provide protection for repeat offenders and violent criminals. The TRUST Act is cited as being used by the Governor as political cover, yet critics believe it has been expanded beyond its original scope.

The controversy centers around local police now being restricted from cooperating with federal immigration authorities unless a federal criminal warrant is present. "That’s not public safety. That’s reckless," according to those who oppose these measures.

Additionally, there are concerns about new powers granted to the Illinois Attorney General to investigate police departments cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. Opponents view this as an attack on law enforcement.

Financial issues also play a role in the criticism of Pritzker's administration. With a $55 billion budget, some argue that resources have been allocated towards free healthcare and benefits for illegal immigrants while "everyday Illinoisans are left behind."

"This isn’t compassion, it’s betrayal," say critics who feel that Pritzker prioritizes political gains over the interests of law-abiding citizens.