Parents Are Furious—Dems Redirect Financial Aid To Guess Who

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Parents across Illinois are sounding the alarm over Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s decision to open state financial aid programs to illegal immigrants, a move they say puts their children’s futures at risk while draining taxpayer dollars.

Michelle Cunney, a mother and Parents’ Rights in Education chapter leader, told Fox News Digital the law is nothing short of a nightmare. “It’s terrifying that not only are we having to pay for this, as tax-paying citizens, but also not knowing how it will affect our children and their education,” she said.

Signed earlier this month, the law makes all Illinois residents eligible for state-administered student aid, regardless of immigration status. That includes students who are not lawful permanent residents and even those previously disqualified from federal aid. Pritzker, a rumored 2028 presidential contender, framed the measure as a matter of “equity,” but parents say it’s a direct slap in the face.

Cunney accused the governor of prioritizing politics over families. “Children who are not here legally will get more of a chance at scholarships than our own kids, because to Pritzker, we are not important. We are nothing more than money,” she said.

Some parents believe the changes have already begun skewing outcomes in schools, claiming testing standards are being adjusted to favor non-citizen students. “They’re saying children who are not American citizens have more potential than our children,” Cunney said, warning that parents across the state are outraged.

Suzanne Gallagher, the national executive director of Parents’ Rights in Education, said Pritzker’s law is part of a broader pattern of Democrats turning their backs on families. “Parents are paying more, getting less, and watching their kids fall behind,” Gallagher said. “Governor Pritzker is pouring more money into college for illegal aliens while the K-12 system crumbles.”

For parents already frustrated by crime, taxes, and a failing education system, the law feels like a tipping point. “He’s destroyed our state,” Cunney warned, adding that the thought of Pritzker running for president terrifies families. “Can you imagine what he could do as president? He would destroy everything if he had the opportunity.”

Gallagher added that while the law is unacceptable, she sees hope in the growing backlash. “It’s exciting because people are waking up,” she said. “Parents who have kids in public schools right now are realizing what’s at stake. We’re here for them, and the movement is growing in every state.”

Pritzker’s office has not responded to requests for comment, but critics say his ambitions are clear. By positioning himself as a progressive champion on immigration, he may be hoping to bolster his national profile for 2028. But in doing so, he’s ignited a firestorm among parents who feel abandoned and betrayed.

The new law means thousands of illegal immigrants in Illinois could soon have access to taxpayer-funded aid, putting them in direct competition with American students for limited resources. Parents are vowing not to let it go quietly.

“This is unacceptable for all Illinois families,” Gallagher said. “The idea that this came from the governor’s seat is shocking. Schools are falling behind academically, and yet he’s yacking about funding college for illegals on parents’ dime. No, not acceptable.”

As the anger builds, the law may prove to be more than just another policy fight — it could become a rallying cry for the parents’ rights movement across the country, with Illinois serving as the flashpoint.