In a rambling State of the State address, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) accused the Trump administration of illegally withholding $8.4 billion in federal funds from Illinois, because of the state’s sanctuary immigration policies, which has affected healthcare, transportation, and other programs.
Losing his composure, Pritzker described the funds as taxpayer dollars approved by Congress, not handouts, and urged fiscal conservatives to demand their return before discussing the FY 2027 budget. Pritzker highlighted ongoing court fights, including blocked attempts to withhold $600 million in public health funding and $10 billion in social services.
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