Illinois governor: Trump officials' Chicago crackdown 'making it a war zone'
On Oct. 5, 2025, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker publicly condemned recent federal enforcement actions in Chicago, saying officials from the Trump administration have driven conditions that are 'making it a war zone.' The remarks came amid a broader dispute over federal deployments, law‑enforcement tactics around immigration enforcement and tensions between state and federal authorities over funding and operational control in the city.
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📌 Key Facts
- Gov. J.B. Pritzker (named) made the statement on Oct. 5, 2025 in response to federal enforcement activities in Chicago.
- He is quoted describing the federal approach as 'making it a war zone,' an escalation in rhetoric between Illinois state leadership and the Trump administration.
- The comments occur against a backdrop of disputes over federal deployments and actions affecting Chicago residents and federal–state relations.