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BumRushDaShow

(146,683 posts) Tue Jan 21, 2025, 09:50 AM Jan 21

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'Will not follow an unconstitutional order': Dem governor vows to defy key Trump action [View all]

Source: Raw Story

January 21, 2025 7:28AM ET

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is striking a defiant tone after President Donald Trump issued an executive order that purports to rescind birthright citizenship.

Politico reports that Pritzker slammed the Trump order rescinding birthright citizenship, which was established in the United States by the ratification of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1868.

"That’s unconstitutional," Pritzker stated flatly. "We will not follow an unconstitutional order."

He also said that the order would simply cause unneeded legal disruptions while not accomplishing anything positive. "This is indicative of what you're going to see of the Trump administration for the next four years," he said. "It’s chaos."

Read more: https://www.rawstory.com/trump-executive-orders-2670901098/

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'Will not follow an unconstitutional order': Dem governor vows to defy key Trump action [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 21 OP

What a mess. Babies born to undocumented parents in blue states will get birth crrtificates. Lonestarblue Jan 21 #1

I'm thinking of those Russian women who came and stayed in Florida to have their babies. Is this retroactive how far ba? Walleye Jan 21 #2

Well, if they were staying at a Trump property, things might be different. jls4561 Jan 21 #19

So they are citizens of Trumpistan . For whatever that's worth. Walleye Jan 21 #22

This is not only unconstitutional, but it is bad policy. everyonematters Jan 21 #3

That is the goal. Blue Full Moon Jan 21 #5

Hoping we have plenty of men & women KS Toronado Jan 21 #4

I hope. They have had Fox News blaring in their ears for decades now. travelingthrulife Jan 21 #6

and Limbaugh.... Evolve Dammit Jan 21 #12

Creating Chaos is Trump's management style...keep people off balance and back on their heels. patphil Jan 21 #7

It's straight out of... littlemissmartypants Jan 21 #9

It might be a good idea not to be born at all in Amerika in the next four years. flashman13 Jan 21 #8

I wish it weren't true. FoxNewsSucks Jan 21 #13

Fervently pray that these problems only AdamGG Jan 21 #17

Luv my guv! murielm99 Jan 21 #10

Thank you Governor Pritzker for providing clear leadership FakeNoose Jan 21 #11

GO, JB! ancianita Jan 21 #14

I am waiting for states to say they will send no money to a fascist government. rzemanfl Jan 21 #15

If aid is withheld from California AdamGG Jan 21 #18

Baron too??? leftieNanner Jan 21 #16

Barron's mom is a naturalized citizen FakeNoose Jan 21 #24

Love it malaise Jan 21 #20

I'm so proud to have him as my governor. greatauntoftriplets Jan 21 #21

So none of us are citizens then LearnedHand Jan 21 #23