Pritzker threatens to use state police against businesses reopening early – Illinois Policy

This is a noticeable shift from the tone Pritzker has struck throughout the pandemic. He has previously stressed it will be up to local officials to enforce the stay-at-home order. Now, it appears the governor is ready to exercise his state policing powers.
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Bagua
5 years ago

Know you’re rights… Take anyone to court especially Law officials that violate their oath of office
https://www.justice.gov/crt/deprivation-rights-under-color-law

Bill
5 years ago

I see that the Illinois Sheriffs Association just told him to f***-O**

steve t.
5 years ago

this is why we have the second amendment, in all seriousness….

Governor of Alderaan
5 years ago
Reply to  steve t.

Now we see why the Democrats closed gun stores

Riverbender
5 years ago

The man is a bully plain and simple.

Mick the Tick
5 years ago

Tomorrow’s headline…PRITZKER ORDERS STATE POLICE, “SHOOT TO KILL”

Stevet
5 years ago

From breaking what law ? This guy is a clown and dictator

Bill
5 years ago

“Pritzker is threatening to deploy the state police and local law enforcement against businesses that defy his executive order.”

Where the hell does he get the authority to tell the local police to do anything?

Lana
5 years ago

Bring it on!

Governor of Alderaan
5 years ago

I must remind the ISP, Illinois National Guard, and local police that their oath requires them to disobey illegal orders from tyrant dictators.

Governor of Alderaan
5 years ago

RESIST!!

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