Overview

• House Oversight Chairman James Comer has formally summoned the governors of Minnesota, Illinois, and New York to testify on their states’ sanctuary policies.
• The hearing, scheduled for May 15, aims to examine the impact of sanctuary laws on public safety and federal immigration enforcement efforts.
• Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has criticized the summons as politically motivated and is still deciding whether to participate.
• New York Governor Kathy Hochul has expressed willingness to testify, emphasizing her state's cooperation with federal authorities in cases involving serious crimes.
• The inquiry builds on prior hearings with sanctuary city mayors and highlights ongoing partisan tensions over immigration laws and enforcement.