Up First from NPR IL Gov. Pritzker On Crime, Immigration, Trump's 'Power Grab'
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Sep 10, 2025 
JB Pritzker, the Democratic governor of Illinois, discusses his battle against federal immigration enforcement in Chicago and the implications for local communities. He emphasizes the dangers of conflating crime with immigration and advocates for community-based solutions over militarization. Pritzker also critiques government inefficiencies and calls for strategic investments in education and healthcare to reduce crime rates. Additionally, he navigates the political landscape influenced by Trump and highlights the need for reform in various policies affecting the people of Illinois.
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Federal Push Seen As Political Power Grab
- JB Pritzker views the federal effort in Chicago as a politically driven power play, not a pure crime-fighting mission.
- He says ICE deployments use militarized tactics and target communities through administrative warrants and repeated raids.
Court Ruling Lowers Protections Against Profiling
- Pritzker calls recent court rulings a reversal that enables racial profiling by ICE.
- He warns agents are
Be Wary of Relying On IDs For Safety
- JB Pritzker warns that carrying ID may not protect some residents from ICE stops and could create false security.
- He urges caution, stressing privacy concerns and that documentation may not prevent detentions.