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This resolution seeks to impeach Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois based on allegations that he made inflammatory statements inciting violence against elected officials and citizens. The resolution, invoking Section 14 of Article IV of the Illinois Constitution, which grants the House of Representatives the power to impeach state executive and judicial officers, presents specific instances of speeches where Pritzker allegedly used provocative language. These include a February 2025 State of the State speech comparing Republicans to Nazis, a March 2025 Human Rights Campaign speech where he used phrases like "punch in the face" and called for becoming "street fighters," and an April 2025 New Hampshire speech calling for "mass protests" and "disruption." The resolution also cites several subsequent acts of political violence, suggesting a potential causal link between Pritzker's rhetoric and these incidents. Ultimately, the resolution argues that Pritzker's statements advocating potential harm to political opponents and comparing them to historical violent movements constitute a failure to faithfully execute his constitutional duties, warranting impeachment, potential removal from office, and disqualification from future public service in the state.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=466&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104