Dupage Policy Journal

Jeanne Ives, a former state representative and founder of Breakthrough Ideas, expressed in an X post her desire for more people to recognize Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker as prioritizing illegal immigrants over law-abiding citizens.

"Keep it up JB. We need more people to see you protecting illegals and lawlessness over the law abiding," said Jeanne M Ives.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has accused the federal immigration enforcement effort of being politically motivated. According to The Hill, Pritzker said that he and other state officials were not given advance notice or coordination about the operation. "This is not about seriously fighting crime or reforming immigration – it’s about Trump’s plan to go to war with America’s third-largest city," he said.

Screenshot of Jeanne Ives' post. | X

In her X post, Ives quoted a video of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller criticizing Governor Pritzker for rejecting federal assistance to address violence in Chicago. Miller characterized the Governor’s actions as "foolish" and "moronic."

According to Numbeo.com, Mexico City, Chicago, and Baghdad are ranked 66.8, 66.1, and 55.6 respectively on the crime index, placing them at 35th, 40th, and 96th on the list of global cities.

Ives also founded Breakthrough Ideas, a conservative policy advocacy organization. She served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 42nd District from January 9, 2013, to January 9, 2019.