Statement from Don Tracy on Pritzker-Trump Administration Legal Dispute
SPRINGFIELD – Don Tracy, candidate for U.S. Senate, issued the following statement on the ongoing federal court battle over the Trump administration's proposed deployment of National Guard units to support public safety efforts in Chicago:
"In response, U.S. Senate Candidate Don Tracy said: "Greg Hinz makes a compelling point: if a ceasefire can be negotiated in a conflict as complex as Gaza, surely President Trump and Governor Pritzker can find common ground to address Chicago’s escalating safety and immigration challenges. Yet, by digging in on partisan battles, Gov. Pritzker and Juliana Statton risk prolonging a crisis that holds Chicago families – especially those in our most vulnerable neighborhoods – hostage to intolerable levels of violent crime. This demands urgent, collaborative action at the negotiating table, not endless litigation or social media sparring that prioritizes political games over real solutions.
"It's deeply unfortunate that this dispute has devolved into a proxy for the 2028 presidential election rather than a focused effort to restore safety and stability to our streets. As your next U.S. Senator, I'll work to restore common sense in Washington by fostering genuine federal-state partnerships that prioritize public safety over political posturing. Safe communities are the foundation of the American Dream, giving every family the security to thrive, work hard, and build a brighter future. Let's put Illinois first by solving problems, rather than scoring political points."
Don is available for video and phone interviews on this topic, with some availability for in-studio discussions.
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About Don Tracy:
Don Tracy is a community leader from Central Illinois who has spent his career fighting for small businesses and working families. An attorney for nearly 50 years, Don is Senior Counsel at Brown, Hay & Stephens, the oldest law firm in Illinois. He has served in a number of public service positions, including Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, Chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board, Secretary of the Illinois Bar Foundation, and President of the Abraham Lincoln Association. Born and raised in Mount Sterling in Western Illinois, Don and his wife, Wanda, raised their 4 children and 8 grandchildren in Springfield.
About Don Tracy:
Don is Senior Counsel at Brown, Hay & Stephens, the oldest law firm in Illinois, where Abraham Lincoln famously practiced law for four years. Public service is important to Don, with a lifetime spent in community service, most often in volunteer positions. He has served as Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, Chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board, Secretary of the Illinois Bar Foundation, President of the Sangamon County Bar Association, Chairman of the Illinois Corporate Acts Advisory Committee, and President of the Abraham Lincoln Association, President of the Oak Ridge Cemetery Board, among other community leadership positions. Born in Urbana, raised in Mt. Sterling in Western Illinois, and having raised his own family in Springfield in Central Illinois, Don has deep ties to "downstate Illinois." As the oldest of 12 children, family has always been important to Don.