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J.B. Pritzker

J.B. Pritzker

Governor of Illinois

Appears in 2 stories

Notable Quotes

The law does not allow a President to abuse his authority and federalize the Guard simply because a majority of people oppose the Administration's policies.

Today is a big win for Illinois and American democracy. I am glad the Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump did not have the authority to deploy the federalized guard in Illinois.

While we welcome this ruling, we also are clear-eyed that the Trump Administration's pursuit for unchecked power is continuing across the country.

Stories

Great Lakes carp barrier begins in-water testing near Chicago

Built World

Committed Illinois as a funding partner

For more than a century, an artificial canal has linked the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan. That link is how invasive carp could reach the Great Lakes. This week, crews lowered the first permanent piece of a barrier built to close that door.

Updated 2 days ago

Supreme Court blocks Trump's National Guard deployment to Illinois

Rule Changes

Lead plaintiff challenging Trump's National Guard deployment

The Supreme Court told President Trump he can't send National Guard troops to Illinois. The 6-3 decision on December 23 marks the first time the modern court has blocked a president from federalizing state Guard units over a governor's objections. Trump claimed protests at an ICE facility in suburban Chicago constituted a rebellion, and the court wasn't buying it.

Updated May 16