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Illinois Governor Slams Trump's Lawsuit Against the State as 'a Massive' Distraction: 'Unlike Trump, We Follow the Law'

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker accused the Department of Justice (DOJ) of blindsiding the state with the lawsuit, which challenges Illinois’ sanctuary laws that prevent local police from assisting federal immigration raids. (Credit: Marco Bello/Getty Images)

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker criticized the Trump administration after they filed a lawsuit over Chicago's migrant sanctuary policies, calling the legal action "a massive" distraction.

Pritzker accused the Department of Justice (DOJ) of blindsiding the state with the lawsuit while speaking on Chicago's West Side, WBBM reported. The suit challenges Illinois' sanctuary laws that prevent local police from assisting federal immigration raids.

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