03/23/2026
Once again, a criminal who entered our country illegally has taken the life of an innocent American on our streets. This tragedy unfolded in a so-called "sanctuary city" governed by Democrats at every level—mayor and governor alike—where reckless policies put citizens at risk. Sheridan Gorman, a promising Loyola University student, was senselessly murdered by Jose Medina-Medina, an illegal alien from Venezuela. Despite multiple arrests, he was continually released onto Chicago’s streets instead of being handed over to ICE and removed from our country. This was not just a failure—it was a betrayal of public trust and safety. Enough is enough. It’s time to hold the real enablers accountable: the mayors and governors who defiantly protect criminal aliens while innocent lives are lost. Under Illinois statute 720 ILCS 5/5-2, anyone who aids, abets, solicits, or facilitates a crime can be prosecuted and sentenced as if they committed the crime themselves. By shielding repeat offenders and obstructing federal law, sanctuary cities and states are complicit in these tragedies. It’s time for justice—for Sheridan, for her family, and for every American endangered by these reckless policies.