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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker pledges to uphold state laws on immigration amidst pressures from President Trump, who aims to increase deportation operations. Pritzker emphasizes support for deporting violent criminals but opposes arresting law-abiding undocumented individuals. He enforces laws preventing collaboration between state and federal law enforcement on immigration enforcement actions, in line with Illinois laws protecting individuals regardless of their immigration status. Pritzker criticizes Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship and aims to protect the rights of Illinois residents, standing against potential challenges from the new administration.
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