Illinois Gov. Under Fire For Signing Bill Protecting Illegal Immigrants

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner greets supporters before he takes the stage at a Republican Day rally at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Ill. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017. (Rich Saal/The State Journal-Register via AP)

The governor of Illinois is under fire after signing a bill to protect illegal immigrants.
Governor Bruce Rauner passed the “Trust Act” Monday, which prohibits authorities from arresting or detaining a person based solely on their immigration status.
He claims this will help law enforcement keep the state safer, but many see this as an attempt to defy the president’s tough stance against illegal immigration.
Some are accusing Rauner of making Illinois a sanctuary state.
Others believe the move is an attempt by the governor to strengthen his base in order to win reelection in 2018.