Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison’s Statement on the U.S. Department of Justice’s Lawsuit against the State of Illinois, Cook County, and the City of Chicago – Chicagoland Journal

It reads, in part, "The primary responsibility of any government is to ensure the safety and security of its citizens. By not aligning with federal immigration enforcement efforts, our local jurisdictions are inadvertently allowing undocumented individuals who have committed crimes to remain on our streets. This not only endangers our residents but also undermines the rule of law."