23 States: IL, Chicago Sanctuary Laws Incentivize Illegal Immigration, Spill Burden onto Other States

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February 14, 2026

Nearly two dozen state attorneys general filed a brief supporting the Trump administration’s legal action against Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County, claiming their sanctuary policies encourage unauthorized immigration while shifting responsibility to other states. The filing seeks a court order forcing these jurisdictions to resume cooperation with federal immigration authorities regarding deportations of criminal aliens.

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