Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul defend shielding illegal aliens from federal immigration enforcement before the House Oversight Committee. Democratic Rep. Stephen Lynch compared ICE operations to the Gestapo, receiving backlash from the Trump administration and Republican lawmakers.
Key Points
Comparison of ICE operations to Gestapo by Democratic Rep. Stephen Lynch
Criticism of rhetoric and statements made by Democratic leaders
Issues surrounding state and local compliance with federal immigration enforcement
Pros
Advocates for immigration policies that protect illegal aliens
Highlights concerns about ICE operations and comparisons to historical events
Cons
Received backlash and criticism from the Trump administration and Republican lawmakers
Controversial statements and comparisons made during the House Oversight Committee hearing