- The Trump administration has initiated legal action against Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, challenging state laws designed to protect migrants.
- The lawsuit targets regulations that prevent federal immigration authorities from arresting migrants in certain designated sensitive areas.
- Sensitive locations mentioned in the state laws include hospitals, day care centers, and courthouses, where migrants are shielded from detention.
- The Department of Justice (DOJ) argues that these state laws interfere with federal immigration enforcement activities.
- This legal move highlights ongoing tensions between the federal government and states over immigration policies and enforcement practices.
- Governor Pritzker’s administration defends the laws as necessary measures to ensure safety and access to essential services for all residents, regardless of immigration status.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-admin-sues-illinois-gov-pritzker-laws-shielding-migrants-courthouse-arrests)
