Severin: Repeal IL TRUST Act Sanctuary State Policy Now

BENTON, IL - State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement in regard to Illinois' Sanctuary State policies that leave communities less safe and puts taxpayers on the hook for billions in spending on programs that support illegal immigrants.

"Gov. Pritzker has made Illinois a destination for illegal immigrants," Severin said. "Illinois is now home to more than 550,000 illegal immigrants. That's 4% of our total population. Working families can't afford to provide billions in benefits to non-citizens. It's time to end Illinois' sanctuary state status and repeal the TRUST Act today."

Severin is a co-sponsor of HB 1317, legislation that would end Illinois' Sanctuary State status and repeal the TRUST Act. Severin says he hopes action can be taken on the legislation during the upcoming fall Veto Session.

"Crime in Chicago is out of control, and spending is out of control thanks to the failed Sanctuary State policies that we have in Illinois," Severin said. "In October, lawmakers will gather to consider potential tax increases to pay for a transit bailout. Instead, I would encourage my colleagues to gather the political courage to do the right thing and repeal our Sanctuary State law so we can start to address illegal immigrant crime and save taxpayers billions of dollars."