Rep. Amy Elik Issued the following statement following Governor JB Pritzker’s testimony in the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing in Washington DC on the topic of immigration:
“Under Governor Pritzker’s reign, Illinois has become the go-to destination for illegal immigrants, where they can receive platinum healthcare, housing, food, and more – all on the taxpayer’s dime. No matter how hard Governor Pritzker tries to deflect blame on seemingly anyone else for his failures, it is his reckless leadership that has led to Illinois becoming one of the top destinations for illegal immigrants. Governor Pritzker is running around the country campaigning for President while folks in Illinois know the devastating effects his failed leadership continues to have on the state. As long as Illinois continues its poor public policies that put illegal immigrants above Illinois families, we will continue to see families and businesses leaving this state in droves. This should not be a partisan issue: Illinois citizens’ safety and economic prosperity should be our first priority.“