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Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker, reassuring residents in a news conference that his administration is ready to fight against Trump administration policies that could harm Illinois’ most vulnerable populations including LGBTQ+ people, immigrants and people with disabilities. (State Journal-Register — Nov. 8, 2024)
