SPRINGFIELD, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following release after House Resolution 504, a resolution to condemn the alleged actions of the Trump Administration’s ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ was voted on during Veto Session:
“Before lecturing us on due process, Illinois Democrats should take a hard look at the consequences of ignoring our laws, our borders, and their duty to protect the innocent,” said Halbrook. “With the lawlessness of Illinois’ Sanctuary State policies, so many innocent people have been affected. Where is the due process for victims of illegal immigrants? What about Laken Riley, a nursing student going for a jog or Katie Abraham who was just riding in a car? Both victims killed by illegal immigrants – by people who should have never been here. These victims and their families were denied the most basic right of all and that is life.”
While the House took up resolutions on condemning actions of the Trump Administration, the top issues Illinoisans face remain unaddressed. House Republicans have filed multiple bills on top issues, like property tax relief and energy cost reform, but those measures still await action from the Democrats.
“Instead of using Veto Session to address the biggest issues our constituents are facing, we have chosen to debate these politically motivated resolutions,” continued Halbrook. “We should be tackling the high cost of living, the nation’s highest property taxes, and soaring energy costs—not wasting time on political theater. Illinois families deserve real solutions, not more resolutions.”
With questions, please reach out to Rep. Halbrook at (217) 342-0220 or visit RepHalbrook.com.
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