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Angel father slams Pritzker’s sanctuary policies, saying they lead to ‘preventable’ deaths

March 30, 2026

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Illinois — The father of Katie Abraham, a 20-year-old woman killed in a hit-and-run crash with an undocumented driver, argued that Illinois leaders have failed victims’ families and that the state’s immigration policies have led to preventable deaths. In an appearance on “Sunday Night in America,” Joe Abraham accused Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker of standing behind illegal immigrants “regardless of the situation.” “The politics created the environment that had Katie killed, and that’s what Illinois voters need to know. And what they also need to know is, God forbid, if anything happens to them, their state — just like they did with Katie and me — will turn their backs on you as quick as possible, and they will erase you, and they will make you disappear because our story is inconvenient,” he said.

Why it matters: This tragic incident highlights the significant implications of state governance on local communities and the lives of victims’ families. The criticism of Pritzker’s immigration policies raises crucial questions about public safety and accountability in state leadership.

What to watch:

  • Potential changes in Illinois immigration policies following public outcry.
  • Responses from state officials regarding public safety and accountability.
  • Future legislative actions addressing sanctuary policies in Illinois.

Key figures:

  • JB Pritzker, Governor — Accused of failing to protect victims through his immigration policies.

Source credibility: Fox News is a major news outlet known for its conservative perspective, which may influence its reporting approach.

Published: March 30, 2026 3:42 PM

Source: Fox News — https://go.noligarchy.us/ZP8eoS