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Pritzker, Walz, Hochul to Testify June 12 Before House Oversight on State Sanctuary Policies

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Updated May 7, 2025, 07:40 PM

Governors JB Pritzker of Illinois, Tim Walz of Minnesota, and Kathy Hochul of New York are scheduled to testify before the U.S. House Oversight Committee on June 12 regarding their states' sanctuary policies. Committee Chair Rep. James Comer has requested documents and communications about the states' sanctuary status as part of the inquiry. Sanctuary policies, including Illinois' bipartisan TRUST Act signed in 2017, limit state and local cooperation with federal immigration authorities in civil immigration enforcement cases. The Illinois TRUST Act prohibits law enforcement from collaborating with ICE except in cases involving a federal criminal arrest warrant. New York's executive order from 2017 and the state's Green Light Law similarly restrict cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Critics such as Rep. Comer and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem argue these policies obstruct federal immigration enforcement and endanger public safety. Noem, joined by 'angel families' in Illinois, has cited specific cases, including the deaths of Emma Shafer and Jimmy Walden, to highlight the impact of sanctuary policies. Noem claims Illinois' sanctuary status has cost the state $1.6 billion and has called for local law enforcement to defy state laws and cooperate with federal authorities. The Department of Justice has filed lawsuits against Illinois and other jurisdictions over these policies. Governor Pritzker maintains that Illinois' laws are fully compliant with federal law and are intended to promote public safety by encouraging all residents to seek help from law enforcement. He has called federal criticism a publicity stunt and has advocated for comprehensive, humane immigration reform. Governor Hochul has stated that New York cooperates with federal authorities in cases involving violent criminals but opposes actions that separate families. President Trump has issued an executive order targeting jurisdictions that obstruct federal immigration enforcement. The June 12 hearing follows earlier testimony from mayors of sanctuary cities and is expected to focus on the rationale for state sanctuary policies, compliance with federal law, and the impact on public safety.

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Ali Bradley

@AliBradleyTV

While with Angel Families, @dhsgov @Sec_Noem slams Illinois @GovPritzker over the state’s sanctuary policies. Pritzker and the governors of Minnesota and NY are slated to testify next month regarding the policies. https://t.co/3uwYKm1iVX

ABC 7 Amarillo

@ABC7Amarillo

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined "angel families" in Illinois on Wednesday to draw attention to what she called "dangerous sanctuary policies" of the state. https://t.co/IwxpuvH68D