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On April 29, Commissioner Sean Morrison joined nationally syndicated Talk Show Host Vince Coglianese on his podcast to discuss Governor JB Pritzker's inflammatory political remarks from the previous weekend. Click on the video image below and go to the 22 minute mark to watch Vince's interview with Sean.
Unsustainable Migrant Crisis Wreaking Havoc on Illinois and Local Communities - Time for Border Closure
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Let me be absolutely clear; this crisis is not the fault of the officers on the ground. It lies squarely with the command leadership following political orders, and with the reckless politicians who engineered this breakdown of law, order, and accountability.
This entire situation stems from ideological arrogance and political cowardice. The Mayor, the Governor, and every official who advanced so-called “sanctuary” policies in Illinois, Cook County, and Chicago are directly responsible for the chaos we’re witnessing today. They’ve turned our state into a magnet for illegal migration, draining the already scarce housing, healthcare, education, and public-safety resources meant for our citizens.
Even worse, their refusal to cooperate with the federal government, to identify and remove criminal and egregious illegal migrants, represents a dereliction of duty and a calculated act of obstruction toward the Trump administration. This is not compassion; it’s a political maneuver carried out at the expense of our residents’ safety and stability.
To make matters worse, Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson have, in recent weeks, fanned the flames with reckless and inflammatory rhetoric, vilifying and dehumanizing law enforcement, undermining federal officers, and dividing our communities. This kind of language has no place in responsible government. It incites disorder and weakens the rule of law.
The results are undeniable:
- Overwhelmed housing and shelter systems,
- Skyrocketing healthcare, education, and social-service costs,
- Hospitals and schools at breaking points,
- And escalating strain on police and public safety networks across Illinois.
This is not sustainable, it is not fair, and it was completely avoidable. It’s a betrayal of the hardworking families now forced to shoulder the cost of failed ideology.
The Path Forward
It’s time to stop the political theater and start restoring order. Here’s what must happen immediately:
End lawlessness and enforce accountability.
Arrest and prosecute anyone who obstructs or interferes with federal law enforcement operations in Illinois. The rule of law is not optional; it’s the foundation of public safety.
Suspend sanctuary policies.
Illinois, The City of Chicago and Cook County must immediately suspend their sanctuary ordinances, which have tied the hands of local police and endangered the public.
Re-establish communication and cooperation with federal authorities.
The Governor and Mayor should work directly with the Trump administration and the Department of Homeland Security to facilitate the lawful arrest and removal of criminal aliens and gross migration violators, including those with federal detainers and warrants.
Develop a long-term repatriation plan.
Illinois should collaborate with federal and international partners to safely and humanely repatriate paroled migrants back to their nations of origin, ensuring due process while restoring balance to our overwhelmed systems.
Lower the rhetoric, raise the responsibility.
Our leaders must stop inflaming tensions and start leading with maturity. It’s time to calm the rhetoric, restore respect for law enforcement, and rebuild public confidence through action, not ideology.
Conclusion
This is a defining moment for our state and our country. We can either continue down the reckless path of political gamesmanship and chaos, or return to the rule of law, cooperation, and accountability.
The people of Illinois deserve leadership that puts safety over slogans, law over ideology, and citizens over politics.
The time to act is now.
Commissioner Sean M. Morrison
17th District, Cook County
Yesterday’s press conference featuring Governor J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson was not just political theater, it was reckless and dangerous. Both leaders chose to disparage law enforcement officials, to cast federal immigration officers as villains, and to offer uncritical praise and sympathy for those who have broken our immigration laws. This kind of rhetoric does not serve the people of Illinois; it undermines the very institutions that keep our communities safe. When Governor Pritzker accuses officers of “harassing people for not being white,” and when Mayor Johnson characterizes their presence as “intimidation,” they are not making a nuanced case for reform; they are painting with a broad, inflammatory brush that delegitimizes entire agencies and the thousands of men and women who serve honorably every day. Law enforcement is not a sickness or an enemy. These are professionals sworn to uphold the law, bound by due process and oversight, and accountable to the people they serve. While misconduct must always be addressed, it is profoundly irresponsible for the state’s highest officials to cast the entire system as inherently corrupt.
This kind of rhetoric has consequences. Words matter. When elected leaders portray officers as oppressors, they fuel resentment, they inflame already tense communities, and they risk inciting confrontation and even violence against the very individuals who stand between order and chaos. We have seen this movie before in other parts of the country, reckless words lead to hostility on the streets, to increased danger for officers, and to a breakdown of trust between the public and those sworn to protect it. Such rhetoric does not protect immigrant communities, it undermines them, because it creates division where we should be building unity. And it dismisses the daily sacrifices of officers while ignoring the real victims of crime who depend on the rule of law for justice and safety.
Leadership should sound very different. Real leaders support lawful enforcement and acknowledge that the rule of law is not optional. Real leaders call out specific misconduct when it occurs, but they do not disparage entire agencies or demonize every officer. Real leaders center their message on public safety and on the victims who suffer when order breaks down. And real leaders offer solutions, reforms such as transparency, accountability, training, and oversight, instead of simply throwing rhetorical grenades for political gain. Chicago and Illinois need unity, not more polarization. Our neighborhoods are already stretched thin by crime, violence, and economic hardship. The public needs reassurance that their leaders will stand for both fairness and safety, that they will support officers in their lawful duties while ensuring justice and compassion for all communities.
What we heard on Monday was the opposite. It was divisive, inflammatory, and reckless. It weakens law enforcement, it deepens mistrust, and it sets the stage for future violence. Immigration policy can and should be debated. Reform is necessary, compassion is important, oversight is essential. But none of that requires vilifying the people sworn to enforce our laws. The Governor and the Mayor must rise above this kind of rhetoric and remember their first duty, to protect the safety, security, and unity of the people they serve. Anything less is a failure of leadership.
Commissioner Sean M. Morrison
17th District, Cook County
A lawsuit has been filed against my company, not against me personally. Because I am the principal of Morrison Security, political opponents are trying to spin this into a personal and political attack. This is politics at its worst, twisting facts to smear an elected official Is nothing new.
The claim itself is meritless, ladened with inaccurate facts and unrelated to my exemplary record of public service. Its intent is clear: generate headlines, pressure a cash settlement, and weaponize the courts for political gain. This is not the first time I have faced such despicable tactics, and I suspect it won’t be the last. But false attacks come and go, results endure.
That is why I remain focused on the responsibilities Cook County families elected me to carry out:
- Reducing crime
- Protecting taxpayers
- Improving services for families
Those results speak louder than any smear campaign. My record of service and integrity is the truth that endures, not the politics of distraction.
Commissioner Sean M. Morrison
Property taxes in Cook County are crushing our most vulnerable communities. That’s why I have authored and sponsored an amendment now in committee to fix the long-abused “2-12” property classification loophole. For years, thousands of these properties have been wrongly taxed at the residential rate of 10% instead of the proper 25% commercial rate. This mistake has unfairly shifted the tax burden onto everyday homeowners. My amendment will correct this misclassification and return an estimated $175 million annually back to residential taxpayers. I am also beginning the discussion on a proposal to provide meaningful property tax relief for seniors. Under my plan, homeowners 65 and older would see a 10% reduction in their property tax bills every five years, allowing seniors to age in place without fear of losing their homes. To ensure this is sustainable, I am calling for adjustments within the Cook County sales tax structure. These initiatives reflect a simple principle: government must stop rewarding loopholes and start protecting the families and seniors who have carried this county for decades.
Commissioner Sean M. Morrison
CHICAGO TRIBUNE NEWSPAPER EDITORIAL
Cook County, IL — Today, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson held a joint press conference opposing President Trump’s reported plans to send federal forces, including National Guard personnel and immigration agents, to Chicago. They framed these actions as unwarranted, politically motivated, and potentially unlawful intrusions on local autonomy. They urged communities to resist federal intervention and demanded coordination, asserting that “crime prevention is not his true agenda” and warning of disruptions to civil life and democratic norms.
As a concerned citizen, I find this stance not only dangerous but deeply irresponsible. At a time when many families in Chicago are experiencing tangible threats, hundreds of shootings, home invasions, robberies, and escalating violence, calling for resistance against federal authorities contributes to fear, anger, and anxiety rather than safety. While local governance is crucial, standing against cooperation with federal resources, military police, especially those aimed at arresting criminal migrants or curbing mass shootings, strikes me as reckless, particularly from Democrats who claim to support public safety.
Most citizens, real parents, workers, families, support the rule of law and want safe communities. This should not be controversial. Asking for calm, empathy, and operational collaboration with federal law enforcement is reasonable and responsible. Instead, what we witnessed today feels like a political maneuver designed to stoke emotions and call for chaos rather than protect communities.
I urge our elected officials, regardless of party, to stop weaponizing rhetoric. Families in Chicago deserve leaders who build bridges, not barricades. We want safety, not spin. We want solutions that put people first, not politics. That is what every Chicago family, every parent, every citizen hopes for, and deserves.
- Commissioner Sean M. Morrison
MEDIA CONTACT: Phone: 708-349-1336 | Email: Sean.Morrison@cookcountyil.gov
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