(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois, Cook County, and the city of Chicago -- alleging that sanctuary laws have interfered with federal immigration operations.
County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, was joined by commissioners, among others, denouncing what they see as un-American, illegal and unconstitutional actions.
“We must call out what these actions represent. They represent an intentionally cruel and coordinated effort to dismantle the progress we've made,” Preckwinkle said.
She went on to say the Trump administration has shown that its priority is to undermine “the programs and policies that protect working families, immigrants, and the most vulnerable among us.”
Other leaders had strong words to share.
“Project 2025. Is the administration's game plan and that plan is being executed,” commissioner Bill Lowry said.
“The federal government has been taken over by somebody who wants to be a king,” commissioner Bridgett Degnen said.
“We now have an administration where hate seems to be the policy,” commissioner Scott Britton said.
They said they’ll continue to work to be sure the county is diverse, equitable, inclusive and welcoming.
As for the justice department lawsuit, alleging the county is interfering with immigration officials, Preckwinkle said, she’ll fight back and pursue every legal opportunity to defend the county’s values.
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