Democratic Governors Stand Firm on Immigration Policies Amid DOJ Lawsuits
Governors Pritzker and Hochul defend their states' immigration laws in a House hearing, challenging ICE and facing lawsuits from the DOJ over their policies.
Overview
Democratic governors Pritzker (Illinois) and Hochul (New York) defended their immigration policies during a House Committee hearing.
They challenged ICE to arrest them for impeding operations related to illegal immigrants in their states.
The Department of Justice has filed lawsuits against both Illinois and New York over their immigration enforcement policies.
Republican representatives criticized the sanctuary policies, urging action against governors for not assisting in the removal of illegal immigrants.
Pritzker and Hochul's statements reflect broader criticism of the federal government's handling of immigration issues and sanctuary state policies.
Analysis
Criticizes sanctuary policies and calls for comprehensive immigration reform from both parties.