East Central Reporter

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker’s new “Know Your Rights, Illinois” campaign, which aims to provide information and resources to undocumented immigrants in the state.

“Governor Pritzker has once again shown us exactly where his priorities lie—and it’s not with you and hardworking citizens of Illinois,” Halbrook said. “His latest, ‘Know Your Rights, Illinois,’ Campaign is a taxpayer-funded initiative designed to help illegal aliens. He is telling these individuals how to avoid deportation, access free legal help, and how to game the system, all while citizens of Illinois are struggling under skyrocketing taxes, failing schools, and growing crime. This isn’t compassion, it’s lawlessness.”

The campaign offers guidance for undocumented immigrants on interacting with law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as well as information about legal support services, affordable housing and food options, public benefits, and obtaining identification cards or driver’s licenses. It also includes details on volunteering as a legal professional and training for those unfamiliar with immigration law.

Halbrook expressed concern over the governor’s focus on supporting undocumented immigrants while other issues affecting state residents remain unresolved.

“While Pritzker helps illegal immigrants, he is ignoring the thousands of families trying to plan their futures and using their tax dollars to do it,” Halbrook said. “Schools are underfunded, roads are crumbling, and businesses are drowning in red tape, all issues that must be addressed but are continuously ignored by the Governor and Illinois Democrats. Illinois should be a sanctuary for citizens, not criminals. It’s time for new leadership and one that puts Illinois families first.”

Halbrook was elected as a Republican representative for the 107th House District in 2023 after replacing Blaine Wilhour.

For more information or questions regarding this issue, constituents can contact Rep. Halbrook at (217) 342-0220 or visit RepHalbrook.com.