Illinois was involved in two legal battles with the Trump administration this week. A federal judge temporarily blocked an executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, a move that was challenged by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. The state also faced a new lawsuit filed by the Justice Department against Illinois, Cook County, and the city of Chicago over their sanctuary jurisdiction laws.
Democrats in the Illinois House passed resolutions condemning the Trump administration for various actions, including threats of tariffs and pardons related to the Jan. 6 Capitol assault. Republicans accused them of ignoring important issues facing the state.
The birthright citizenship executive order was challenged in federal courts, with U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour issuing a nationwide temporary restraining order against its enforcement. He cited the 14th Amendment, stating that citizenship by birth is a constitutional right.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration filed a lawsuit against Illinois, Cook County, and Chicago over their sanctuary laws. The administration argued that these laws hinder federal immigration enforcement efforts, but Governor JB Pritzker stated that Illinois follows the law and will defend its policies in court.
The legal battles underscore the deep partisan divide between Illinois Democrats and the Trump administration on issues of immigration and the rights of undocumented residents. The developments reflect ongoing tensions between the state government and the administration, with both sides standing firm on their positions.
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