Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Redistricting and Voting Rights

Redistricting in Illinois

• 📌 Governor Pritzker stated that redistricting in Illinois is possible but emphasized it's not something he or others wish to undertake.
• 💡 The hope is that current efforts, like the lack of quorum in Texas, will be successful in preventing the need for redistricting.

Fighting for Democracy

• ✊ Pritzker expressed a commitment to fighting for democracy and standing up for people's voting rights.
• ⚖️ He criticized the current actions as unconstitutional and highlighted concerns that black and brown people are being excluded.
• ⚠️ The governor noted that there appear to be no rules anymore, forcing them to play by a set of rules that are not believed to be the right way to operate.

Support for Texas Efforts

• 🤝 Pritzker pledged that Illinois will do everything it can to support the endeavor in Texas against actions by Donald Trump and Greg Abbott.
• 🗣️ He echoed Congressman Green's sentiment that the actions being taken are unconstitutional.