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Gov. JB Pritzker defends Illinois sanctuary laws at congressional hearing, accuses Trump of "abuses of power"

Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday defended Illinois' sanctuary laws protecting undocumented immigrants at a hearing before Congress, while accusing President Donald Trump of "abuses of power" by deploying the military to Los Angeles in response to protests against his administration's immigration crackdown.

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Watch live: Gov. JB Pritzker testifies at House committee on Illinois sanctuary laws

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Gov. JB Pritzker testifies on sanctuary state policies, points finger at ‘abuses of power’

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Pritzker unleashes on ‘political circus’

Pritzker couldn’t contain his anger. “I find it hard to believe that you’re lecturing us about peaceful protests,” he said.

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Gov. Pritzker testifies before House committee on Illinois sanctuary laws

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House Republicans spar with Democratic governors in tense immigration hearing

Gov. JB Pritzker survives 'political circus' in Washington as GOP pins immigration woes on Democrats

Republican lawmakers grilled Democratic governors, while Pritzker defended Illinois' sanctuary policies and criticized President Donald Trump's agenda.

Measure before Gov. JB Pritzker would streamline firearms ID process for low-level gun offenders

A measure Illinois lawmakers sent to Gov. JB Pritzker would streamline firearms ID process for low-level gun offenders.

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How JB Pritzker’s faith and Holocaust work are powering his dire warnings about Trump

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 grilled on sanctuary state policies – here are the facts

GOP lawmakers repeatedly suggested that Pritzker's policies made it possible for immigrants to enter the U.S. to carry out crimes like murder.

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Pritzker stammers when confronted with his own words on men using women’s bathrooms

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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Gov. JB Pritzker Defends Protections for Undocumented Immigrants to Congress, Urges GOP to Fix ‘Broken Immigration System’

The governor’s appearance is the latest flashpoint in Illinois’ ongoing battle with the GOP-controlled U.S House and the Trump administration, which is attempting to strip self-proclaimed sanctuary cities of all federal funding.

Rep. Gill vs. Gov. Pritzker: You Advocated For Men To Use Women's Restrooms, Have You Ever Used The Women's Restrooms?

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?

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WATCH: Pritzker defends Illinois population trends despite Census data

J.B. Pritzker during a U.S. House hearing on migrant sanctuary states. When confronted with the state’s negative population trends at Thursday’s hearing, Pritzker pushed back against U.S. Rep. John McGuire,