Gov. JB Pritzker Accuses Federal Agents of Inciting Violence at Protests

Federal Agents' Actions at Protests

• 🎯 Gov. JB Pritzker asserts that federal agents, specifically ICE and CBP, are the ones causing mayhem on the ground during protests.
• ⚠️ He claims their actions appear to be against the law and established protocols for federal and local law enforcement.
• 🗣️ Pritzker highlights that protesters have a constitutional right to peacefully express themselves, even if their message is disliked by agencies like CBP and ICE.
• 💥 The governor points to instances where peaceful protesters have been fired upon and subjected to tear gas, actions he believes are inciting.

Discrepancy in Protest Conduct

• ⚖️ Pritzker refutes the idea that state law prevents local police cooperation as the reason for the unrest.
• 📹 He states there is ample testimony and video evidence to support the claims about federal agents' conduct.
• 🚫 The governor emphasizes that federal agents are not following any rules, contrasting with the peaceful intent of the protesters.