House Oversight Committee Calls Democratic Governors to Testify on Sanctuary Policies

Governors Hochul, Walz, and Pritzker invited to address concerns over the impact of sanctuary laws on public safety and federal immigration enforcement.

The House Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer, has invited Democratic Governors Kathy Hochul, Tim Walz, and JB Pritzker to testify on May 15, 2025, regarding their states' sanctuary policies.
Governor Hochul has publicly accepted the invitation, stating her willingness to discuss state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, while Governors Walz and Pritzker have not yet confirmed their participation.
The investigation follows March hearings with mayors from major cities like Boston, Chicago, Denver, and New York, focusing on the challenges sanctuary policies pose to federal law enforcement efforts.
Chairman Comer has emphasized that sanctuary jurisdictions obstruct federal law enforcement, potentially endangering public safety, and has requested related documents from the invited states.
Former President Donald Trump has reiterated his opposition to sanctuary policies, advocating for withholding federal funding from jurisdictions that maintain such laws.