THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump ICE Raids Take Scarier Turn as Pritzker Issues Bombshell Warning
Oct 10, 2025
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker discusses the alarming situation in Chicago with federal ICE raids that have become increasingly militarized. He reveals shocking details, like a priest shot with a pepper ball and children being dragged from homes, all while condemning Trump’s authoritarian tactics. Pritzker emphasizes the urgent need for bipartisan leadership to confront these threats and describes the challenges in communicating with federal officials. His call for public protests highlights the rising dangers of political violence and the need for mobilization ahead of elections.
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Militarized Raids Terrorize Residents
- J.B. Pritzker says ICE and federal agents used militarized tactics in Chicago, terrorizing entire apartment buildings to arrest a few people.
- He argues this method sweeps up many non-targeted residents and violates U.S. norms of law enforcement.
Federal Claims Contradicted By Local Reporting
- Pritzker asserts ICE and CBP statements are often false and misleading about incidents on the ground.
- He cites conflicting reporting on shootings and the agencies' refusal to wear or share body-cam footage as proof.
Governor Left Waiting For Federal Call
- Pritzker recounts being promised a call from Defense officials about federalizing the Illinois National Guard that never occurred.
- He waited for hours and later learned the official was at a football game instead of contacting him.