Mason Challenges Trump’s Extreme Attacks on Illinois Families, Communities, and the Rule of Law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, condemned the cruel, destructive, and unlawful orders President Donald Trump has issued during his first weeks in office, passing a series of formal resolutions aimed at calling out Trump’s extremism and moving Illinois in a fundamentally better direction.

“From day one in office, the Trump administration has not been focused on bettering the lives of American people. Instead, they aim to destroy the lives of American people by putting our communities and economy at risk. His actions will have devastating effects. We will have more pollution in our water and air, climate disasters, hospital visits and less trips to the grocery store because of rising costs. It would be an understatement to say that our society is moving backwards under his chaotic leadership,” Mason said.   

The Mason-backed resolutions call out Trump, his extreme allies in Washington and the special interests supporting him. These measures also highlight efforts Illinois has taken to move in a better direction by prioritizing efforts to help families make ends meet, reduce the cost of living, and protect access to lifesaving services.

Mason voted to:

– Calling out President Trump for pardoning the confessed and convicted criminals charged for their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, including those who beat and killed police officers in the U.S. Capitol.

– Challenge the administration’s immoral efforts to block lifesaving services for people in need and for working families, jeopardizing the economy and the services people depend on for everything from food assistance, to healthcare, to housing assistance, and more.

– Oppose the dangerous Trump trade agenda, which will raise costs on everything local families purchase, increase housing costs, raise the price of home energy, and dramatically increase inflation pressures on families’ budgets.

– Rebuke the president’s efforts to double down on a broken immigration system, and his unconstitutional order to strip away citizenship protections in the United States Constitution.

– Fight against Trump attacks on workplace protections, equal pay, and longstanding policies enhancing opportunity for all cloaked in anti-DEI rhetoric.

“I know that people around the country are concerned about our future,” Mason said. “To be honest, I am concerned too. Here in Illinois, my colleagues and I remain committed to making sure that Illinoisans are moving forward in a direction that is positive and sustainable, regardless of their background.”