Overview
- Pritzker’s remarks followed media reports that the White House considered sending military personnel to occupy Chicago, a step that has not occurred.
- He urged residents to protest peacefully and to avoid confronting service members who might be carrying out orders unwillingly.
- The governor said Illinois will sue and pursue every available legal measure to block or shorten any federal deployment.
- He cautioned fellow governors against sending their National Guard units into Illinois and warned that Illinois would use its leverage in response.
- Pritzker told federal officials he is documenting actions taken in support of any such deployment and pledged to seek accountability under the law.