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Illinois Governor Opposes Trump's National Guard Deportation Plan for Criminal Aliens

Nov 13, 2024, 06:39 PM

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has issued a strong statement against President Donald Trump's potential plan to use the National Guard for deportation raids in Illinois. Pritzker emphasized that such actions would not be accepted in the state. He also stated that local law enforcement would not cooperate with these deportation efforts, including the rounding up of criminal aliens. Pritzker's remarks highlight a significant clash between state and federal policies on immigration enforcement.