Illinois Senate primary race is test of Pritzker's sway, Democrats' views of ICE
Summary
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Lisa Stratton won the Democratic primary to replace Senator Dick Durbin, with immigration enforcement being a major issue in the race. All leading candidates want to change or abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), but they differ in how far they want to go.Key Facts
- Lisa Stratton won the Democratic primary to replace retiring Senator Dick Durbin in Illinois.
- Governor JB Pritzker endorsed Stratton and provided millions in campaign funds.
- All top candidates pledged to oppose President Trump's immigration policies, especially enforcement by ICE.
- Stratton wants to abolish ICE and prosecute agents who break the law.
- Robin Kelly proposes dismantling both ICE and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- Raja Krishnamoorthi supports defunding ICE and increased oversight but does not call for its abolition.
- "Operation Midway Blitz" was an ICE crackdown in Chicago that led to protests and criticism.
- Many Illinois voters want less aggressive ICE actions, reflecting broader Democratic views on immigration enforcement.
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