Ted Dabrowski of the State of Illinois has said that the state should end sanctuary policies to improve public safety and cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
“I stand with Angel Parent Joe Abraham and he stands with me because we both believe federal authorities must remove from our streets illegal immigrants who pose a threat to public safety,” said Dabrowski, Candidate for Governor. “We also both believe the families victimized by illegal immigrants protected by sanctuary-supporting politicians like Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson deserve justice. Illinois should join the vast majority of states in this country that reject chaos-creating sanctuary policies. As governor, I will do all I can to prevent violence and to restore the law and order Illinoisans deserve.”
According to Dabrowski, his statement appeared in a campaign release shared on social media and news outlets, addressing sanctuary policies in Illinois. The text references the death of Katie Abraham in Urbana to illustrate risks from non-cooperation with federal enforcement. It calls for repealing such policies to prioritize citizen safety.
Illinois’ sanctuary laws have led to the release of 1,768 criminal illegal aliens despite Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers since early 2025. These releases include individuals convicted of serious offenses such as homicides and assaults. Local authorities’ refusal to honor federal requests has raised public safety concerns across the state.
Sanctuary jurisdictions nationwide have declined over 25,000 ICE detainers from October 2022 to February 2025. This resulted in the release of 72 aliens with homicide convictions or charges. Such policies limit federal-local cooperation and contribute to ongoing public safety challenges.
Dabrowski serves as a Republican candidate for Illinois governor after leading Wirepoints as president. His prior roles include vice president of policy at the Illinois Policy Institute and over 15 years in international banking with Citibank. He draws from his immigrant parents’ experiences in his policy focus.
