The 21st Show

February 7, 2025: The Trump White House sues Illinois over protections for undocumented immigrants

 

From WTTW Chicago: The Trump administration Thursday asked a federal judge to invalidate the state, city and county laws designed to protect undocumented immigrants by prohibiting state local law enforcement officials from helping federal agents. The lawsuit names Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling.

Guest:

Monica Eng 

Chicago Reporter, Axios

Brenden Moore

Illinois Government and Politics Reporter, Lee Enterprises newspapers