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The reaction from local officials was swift and critical. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker condemned the raids, claiming they incited fear among residents, especially households with mixed immigration statuses, and accused the operation of being more politically motivated than rooted in public safety. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, already unpopular, criticized the lack of prior notice and warned about potential violations of due process, even suggesting that innocent U.S. citizens could be swept up in enforcement.