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Canada, Mexico are among Illinois’ top trading partners.

“I’m deeply concerned about his fitness to serve as FBI Director. He has neither the experience, the judgment, nor the temperament to head this critical agency.” – Sen. Dick Durbin

The order from U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan came minutes before the funding freeze was scheduled to go into effect on Tuesday afternoon.

“This unconstitutional pause in funding will have a devastating impact on the public safety, prosperity, and quality of life” – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul

The senators said Pritzker undermines police and embraces criminals.

In Chicago, which has some of the strongest sanctuary protections nationwide, city leaders brushed off word of potential investigations. The nation’s third-largest city has been a sanctuary city for decades, limiting cooperation between police and federal immigration agents.

Illinois Republicans celebrate Trump’s vision for 2nd term.

The coalition is seeking immediate court action, including a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, to block the executive order from taking effect.

Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich said the reports of mass deportations targeting the Chicago area “are not only profoundly disturbing but also wound us deeply.”

There are executive orders already prepared for Trump’s signature that will end diversity, equity and inclusion funding, crack down on border crossings and ease regulations on oil and natural gas production.