SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois Freedom Caucus is calling on Gov. JB Pritzker to stop spending taxpayer dollars on migrants.
Rep. Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro) told reporters Wednesday that Illinois should welcome President Donald Trump’s border agency to gather up people he claimed are illegally staying in the state.
The local Republican lawmakers argue Illinois cannot tackle the expected $3.2 billion budget deficit without cutting funding for "woke" programs.
"We are calling on this government to grow some common sense, cut spending, give taxpayers some relief and welcome ICE and border agents into Illinois," Miller said.
Pritzker has vowed to oppose any deportation raids by the Trump administration. The Democrat told reporters earlier this month that Illinois will not allow the federal government to violate people’s rights.
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