Illinois Governor Pritzker Establishes Accountability Commission Amid Federal Immigration Enforcement Concerns
In response to recent federal immigration raids and deployments in Chicago, Governor Pritzker has signed an executive order to create the Illinois Accountability Commission. The commission aims to document alleged abuses and misconduct by federal agents during these operations, particularly focusing on civil rights violations. Pritzker emphasized the need for accountability, stating the commission will investigate the tactics and impacts of federal enforcement actions, particularly those carried out under the Trump administration. This initiative seeks to gather evidence of federal misconduct and address the concerns of intimidation and harassment reported during immigration raids.
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