Pritzker and Johnson Are Vile Human Beings
Segment #834
The brutal killing of Sheridan Gorman by a Venezuelan illegal immigrant who had already been released before committing this crime is not just a tragedy — it is a direct indictment of the reckless, corrupt, and failed ideology of Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor J.B. Pritzker. These men are not leaders; they are political parasites. They have shown, yet again, that they care more about power, patronage, and protecting their own corrupt machine than they do about protecting innocent Americans. Their policies don’t just fail — they get people killed. Chicago is less safe because of them, and blood is on their hands. Americans must never reward this kind of incompetence and moral rot again.
The tension in Chicago and throughout Illinois has reached a breaking point this month following a series of high-profile tragedies that have intensified the debate over sanctuary policies.
The "conundrum" you are describing—where local leaders prioritize shielding undocumented residents while critics argue this directly endangers citizens—is currently the central flashpoint between Governor J.B. Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson, and the federal government.
“In one of the most tone-deaf political stunts imaginable, Pritzker taped a segment on Chicago’s lakefront boasting about how safe the city is — using one of the most protected, tourist-friendly areas in town to mask the violent reality many Chicago families live with every day.”
The Case of Sheridan Gorman (March 2026)
The most recent and widely publicized case involves the murder of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old student at Loyola University Chicago.
The Incident: Gorman was killed in an "ambush" shooting while walking with friends in Rogers Park.
The Suspect: The accused, Jose Medina, is a Venezuelan national who entered the U.S. in 2023.
The Policy Failure: Public records revealed that Medina had been arrested for shoplifting in Chicago in June 2023 but was released. Critics and federal officials point to this as a direct failure of the city’s Welcoming City Ordinance, which largely prohibits local police from cooperating with ICE or honoring detainers for non-violent offenses.
Homeland Security is asking Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to hold a Venezuelan national accused of killing an 18‑year‑old Loyola University Chicago student. Sheridan Gorman, a freshman, was walking along the lakefront with friends early Thursday morning when a masked man approached and opened fire. Gorman was pronounced dead at the scene.
The State vs. Federal Standoff
The rhetoric from the Pritzker administration and Mayor Johnson’s office has remained steadfast, even as the federal "Border Czar" and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ramp up pressure.
Pritzker’s Stance: The Governor continues to defend Illinois’ sanctuary status as a matter of "trust" and public health. Just last December, he signed HB 1312, which allows individuals to sue law enforcement officers who they believe violated their rights during civil immigration operations. He argues that "militarizing" cities with federal raids makes neighborhoods less safe by driving witnesses underground.
Mayor Johnson’s Defense: In a contentious congressional hearing earlier this year, Mayor Johnson argued that Chicago's crime rates are actually trending down and that "scapegoating" immigrant communities is "unjust." He maintains that the police must focus on local priorities rather than doing the job of federal immigration agents.
The ICE Counter-Argument: In late 2025, ICE Director Todd Lyons released data claiming that Illinois sanctuary policies resulted in the release of over 1,700 criminal aliens back into the community, including those with convictions for homicide and predatory sexual offenses.
Current Consequences (March 2026)
The "irony" you noted is now playing out in real-time legal and financial battles:
Funding Threats: The White House has threatened to cut off federal law enforcement grants to Chicago if the city does not repeal its non-cooperation policies.
Increased Raids: In response to the state's "intransigence," federal agencies have launched Operation Midway Blitz, conducting high-profile, helicopter-supported raids in Chicago neighborhoods to apprehend "the worst of the worst," often bypassing local authorities entirely.
Public Backlash: Recent polling in Chicago shows a significant shift, with a growing number of residents expressing frustration that taxpayer resources are being diverted to migrant care while safety concerns remain unaddressed.
The administration’s argument is that these policies prevent a "shadow population" from being afraid to report crimes, but for many, the death of Sheridan Gorman has become the definitive evidence that the price of that "trust" is being paid by innocent citizens.
Would you like to see a breakdown of the specific legal challenges currently being brought against the Illinois TRUST Act by the Department of Justice?
Notable Cases in the Chicago Area
Silverio Villegas-González (September 2025): While this case involves a fatal shooting by a federal agent, it underscores the violent friction caused by non-cooperation policies. Villegas-González, an undocumented individual, allegedly dragged a federal agent with his car during a traffic stop in Franklin Park. The agent was seriously injured, and the incident ended in a fatality.
The South Shore Apartment Raid (November 2025): A massive federal operation targeted an apartment building in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. Federal officials identified the building as a hub for the Tren de Aragua gang. While local advocates criticized the raid for its intensity, DHS officials maintained it was necessary because local sanctuary laws prevented them from receiving help to remove "confirmed members" of the gang who were living among families.
Release of "Criminal Aliens" (Late 2025): In December 2025, ICE Director Todd Lyons released a letter to the Illinois Attorney General stating that the state’s sanctuary laws (specifically the TRUST Act) had resulted in the release of over 4,000 individuals with criminal records or detainers. This list reportedly included individuals with prior convictions for:
Summary
Chicago only. Strongest documented cases under Johnson/Pritzker’s Illinois sanctuary regime:
Sheridan Gorman, 18 (2026, Rogers Park) — Loyola student allegedly executed by Jose Medina-Medina, a Venezuelan illegal entrant who DHS says was released at the border and then released again in Chicago after a prior arrest.
George Levin, 63 (2025, Norwood Park) — allegedly tortured, bound, and murdered by two migrants who crossed the Texas border in 2023.
Bradley Obeirne, 49 (2025, Loop) — homeless man allegedly robbed and murdered by juvenile Venezuelan migrants, including one tied to an “alien inadmissibility” contact in Texas.
Prince Jamel Sullivan & Deanna Kulovitz (2025, Lake Shore Drive) — killed in a fiery crash tied by FOX 32 to an undocumented Ecuadorian migrant in ICE custody, though the charging posture remained unresolved at the time of reporting.
Illinois under Pritzker (2019–present): strongest documented cases
Katie Abraham & Chloe Polzin (2025) — Urbana
Victims: Katie Abraham, 20 and Chloe Polzin, 21
Killed: January 2025, Urbana / Champaign County
Suspect: Julio Cucul-Bol, publicly described as an undocumented / previously deported Guatemalan immigrant accused in a drunk-driving hit-and-run that killed both women. DHS later explicitly tied “Operation Midway Blitz” to the case, and multiple later reports describe him as previously deported / undocumented.
Gregori Arias (2025) — Chicago / Cook County
Victim: Gregori Arias, 31
Killed: June 2025, Chicago (South Shore), Cook County
Suspect: Jose Javier Coronado-Meza, a Venezuelan national. DHS stated he illegally entered near Laredo in 2023, was removed, illegally re-entered, was given a final order of removal, and was later released from federal custody before being charged with Arias’ execution-style murder.