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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has long invested in helping Americans understand the ongoing relevance of Nazi-era lessons. He says it’s never been more important.
Gov. JB Pritzker survives 'political circus' in Washington as GOP pins immigration woes on Democrats
Pritzker provided the committee with a five-page opening statement, in which he’ll highlight the state’s response to the migrant crisis and tout that crime is down in Illinois, in an effort to tackle the unproven rhetoric that immigrants who lack legal status are a major source of violence.
Rep. Brandon Gill dredged up the eight-year-old tweet from Pritzker during a heated House Oversight Committee hearing with sanctuary state governors.
The stammering Democrat tried to deny that he had ever taken such a stance during a fiery House Oversight Committee hearing.
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Pritzker criticizes Trump immigration tactics, says he's 'overstepping his authority'The Illinois governor testified along with counterparts from New York and Minnesota on their states' immigration policies.
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EXCLUSIVE: The Revs. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton have written a letter to President Donald Trump asking that the Justice Department pull back from its investigation into Mayor Brandon Johnson ’s hiring practices in City Hall.
Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) asks Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) if he has ever used a women's bathroom, after encouraging others to do so. REP. BRANDON GILL (R-TX): Do you think men should be allowed in women's restrooms?
Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker defended Illinois’ sanctuary laws for immigrants in the U.S. without legal permission before a House committee today and pointed at congressional Republicans and Democrats for using the issue to try to score political points rather than enacting comprehensive immigration reform.