The U.S. House Oversight Committee is investigating Illinois and several other states regarding their expansion of taxpayer-funded Medicaid for illegal immigrants. This inquiry comes as the Congressional Budget Office reports that taxpayers have spent over $16.2 billion on Medicaid-funded emergency services for undocumented individuals nationwide.
Additionally, Illinois Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are pushing for transparency from the Navy about plans to utilize Naval Station Great Lakes for housing ICE officers. Meanwhile, a recent appeals court ruling has upheld the state’s ban on licensed concealed carry in mass transit, prompting plaintiffs to explore their next steps following the decision.
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