Illinois Gov. Pritzker Blasts Trump’s Chicago Immigration Plan as ‘Invasion,’ Threatens Legal Action

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has vehemently condemned the Trump administration’s reported plans for significant immigration enforcement in Chicago, potentially involving federal agents and National Guard troops in the coming days. Speaking on CBS News’ “Face the Nation” on August 31, 2025, Pritzker labeled the proposed action an “invasion” and vowed swift legal challenges if troops are deployed.

The governor expressed outrage that his administration and the city of Chicago have received no communication from the White House regarding these plans, which he described as being orchestrated “in secret.” He warned that such uncoordinated federal operations would inflame passions and endanger communities, citing past instances where ICE activities led to businesses closing and U.S. citizens fearing apprehension.

Pritzker explicitly stated that deploying troops for law enforcement within U.S. cities is “illegal” under Posse Comitatus, reserving such actions only for genuine emergencies or insurrections. He accused the President of having “other intentions” beyond fighting crime, suggesting a playbook reminiscent of authoritarian regimes, aimed at potentially controlling or disrupting future elections.

While rejecting military intervention, Gov. Pritzker reiterated Chicago’s willingness to collaborate with federal civilian law enforcement agencies like the FBI and ATF to combat violent crime, noting existing partnerships. He also highlighted the success of Illinois’s gun control measures and local crime prevention programs, which he claims have significantly reduced crime rates, contrasting this with the President’s criticism of the city.

The governor, who is running for reelection, affirmed his dedication to Illinois and his role in standing up to the Trump administration, while sidestepping questions about potential future presidential ambitions.

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