Congresswoman calls on Illinois sheriffs to defy Pritzker’s sanctuary law – Washington Examiner
Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) is urging Illinois sheriffs to defy Governor JB Pritzker’s sanctuary law, which she believes facilitates illegal immigration and crime. Miller has been vocal against illegal immigration, criticizing Democrats for their policies and calling for reform. In a recent press release, she accused Pritzker of jeopardizing public safety and encouraged local law enforcement to collaborate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to deport illegal immigrants. miller cites Pritzker’s sanctuary policies as a major factor in rising crime rates and argues that his leadership has placed innocent lives at risk. She asserts that every illegal immigrant in America should be deported,framing the issue as a matter of national security. Pritzker, who has enacted laws limiting cooperation between local law enforcement and ICE, is set to testify before Congress regarding his state’s immigration policies.
Congresswoman calls on Illinois sheriffs to defy Pritzker’s sanctuary law
Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) has been a steadfast opponent of illegal immigration. In recent years, she has blasted Democrats for enabling illegal immigrants to enter the country, regularly speaking out against sanctuary cities and demanding immigration reform. The Republican congresswoman took the battle over illegal immigration and sanctuary cities to her state’s governor, calling for Illinois sheriffs to defy Gov. JB Pritzker’s sanctuary law.
In a press release issued on Tuesday, Miller insisted that Pritzker “uphold President Trump’s federal immigration policies and cooperate with ICE to deport illegal aliens.” She also blasted Pritzker for allowing his immigration policies to cause chaos in her state.
“Governor JB Pritzker’s sanctuary state policies have transformed Illinois into a cesspool of crime and drugs brought by the illegals he is actively resettling,” said Miller. “Our communities are being overwhelmed, innocent girls are being raped, and Americans are being ruthlessly murdered.”
She blamed these crimes on Pritzker’s policies and called on law enforcement officials to help stop them from happening. This would require them to disobey Pritzker’s commands not to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.
“These are the tragic consequences of his failed leadership,” Miller said. “I call on every local sheriff in Illinois to defy these dangerous directives, cooperate with ICE, and support President Trump’s deportation efforts. We must act now before one more innocent American life is lost or harmed.”
During his time in office, Pritzker was instrumental in passing legislation such as the Trust Act, which created barriers for state, county, and local law enforcement in Illinois to cooperate with ICE. In 2021, he signed several bills that strengthened the Trust Act and made “Illinois the second state in the nation to require local officials to end partnerships with ICE.”
Earlier this year, Rep. James Comer (R-KY), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, identified Pritzker and other Democratic governors as “obstructing federal immigration enforcement.”
“The governors of these states must explain why they are prioritizing the protection of criminal illegal aliens over the safety of U.S. citizens, and they must be held accountable,” Comer said.
On Tuesday, it was reported that Pritzker, Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), and Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) will testify before Congress on June 12 about their states’ immigration policies, according to CBS News.
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As for Miller, she maintains that Pritzker’s policies hurt innocent American citizens. Earlier in the month, Miller took to social media to express her thoughts on illegal immigration and its impact on national security.
“Every illegal immigrant in America must be deported — our national security depends on it,” Miller posted.
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