The Trump administration has initiated a lawsuit against Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois concerning the state's sanctuary laws that prevent local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. The lawsuit claims such local laws obstruct federal efforts and violate the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. In response, Illinois officials, including Governor JB Pritzker, have vowed to defend their policies, asserting they prioritize state law enforcement engagements and address violent crime. This legal battle highlights the ongoing tension between federal immigration policies and state-level sanctuary practices, especially following President Trump’s intensified enforcement measures.
The lawsuit puts legal pressure on Illinois and other immigration-friendly states as President Trump works to fulfill his campaign promises for mass deportations.
The Justice Department suit claims that local laws impede the federal government from enforcing federal immigration law. The local laws are designed to interfere with federal enforcement.
Illinois will defend our laws that prioritize police resources for fighting crime while enabling state law enforcement to assist with arresting violent criminals.
Johnson has not commented on the lawsuit but expressed concerns regarding the challenges to Chicago's sanctuary law.
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