‘Bozo’s circus’: Political reporters break down sanctuary hearing | Paris on Politics

Welcome to a special edition of "Paris on Politics." Our heads are spinning after eight hours of intense hearings on sanctuary state policies featuring Governor Pritzker, along with New York Governor Hochul and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Amid the heated debate on immigration policies, we witnessed wild rants covering topics from the Chinese Communist Party to discussions on weapons of war. This is apparently what passes for discourse in the nation's capital these days. For some expert analysis, we're joined by our good longtime friend, Rick Pearson from the Chicago Tribune. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

LaHood blasts Pritzker over migrant crime in Illinois, says sanctuary policies are ‘government malpractice’

During a heated congressional hearing on sanctuary state policies, Illinois Rep. Darin LaHood accused Gov. J.B. Pritzker of endangering public safety by refusing to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. LaHood cited specific Illinois crimes involving migrants and claimed that Pritzker’s support for laws like the Illinois Way Forward Act creates “bureaucratic roadblocks” for law enforcement. Pritzker pushed back, defending his record and saying the federal government needs to do more to fix immigration.

Rep. Brandon Gill calls Pritzker a ‘lunatic’ over Illinois sanctuary laws

In an interview with FOX 32 political editor Paris Schutz, Texas Congressman Brandon Gill accused Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker of enabling violent crimes through sanctuary state policies. Gill argued that local officials refuse to cooperate with ICE, even after arrests or prison releases. When pressed on the legality of current enforcement, Gill doubled down by calling Pritzker a “lunatic.”

Boebert slams governors for blocking ICE, defends Trump’s National Guard stance

Rep. Lauren Boebert tells FOX 32 political editor Paris Schutz that sanctuary state policies are fueling unrest and putting communities at risk. The Colorado Republican criticized governors in states like Illinois and Minnesota for blocking cooperation with federal immigration agents, calling it a “hypocritical” stance. She also defends President Trump’s decision to mobilize the National Guard, saying federal help is necessary to enforce immigration laws.

GOP Rep. Luna links protests to foreign money, says governors could face charges

Florida Congresswoman Ana Paulina Luna tells FOX 32 political editor Paris Schutz that House Republicans are tracking what she calls foreign influence behind recent protests, suggesting links to a China-connected billionaire. Luna says criminal referrals could be on the table for public officials who don’t cooperate with oversight requests and confirms a vote is coming to classify Antifa as a terrorist organization.