Breitbart Editor Accuses Dems of Sacrificing 'American Lives for Illegal Immigration'

Marlow criticizes Democratic response to fatal shooting of Loyola University student by undocumented immigrant

Mar. 25, 2026 at 2:40am

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Breitbart editor-in-chief Alex Marlow criticized Democratic lawmakers, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, for their response to the fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman by an undocumented immigrant. Marlow accused Democrats of prioritizing sanctuary city policies and illegal immigration over public safety, claiming they are 'sacrificing American lives for the institution that is illegal immigration.'

Why it matters

This story highlights the ongoing political debate over immigration policy and sanctuary cities, with conservatives accusing Democrats of putting the interests of undocumented immigrants ahead of public safety. The fatal shooting of a college student has become a flashpoint in this broader ideological clash.

The details

During a press conference, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker called for 'comprehensive immigration reform' in response to the student's death, which Marlow interpreted as a call for 'amnesty.' Marlow accused Democrats of valuing their 'sanctuary city business' and the 'workers' it provides over the lives of American citizens.

  • The fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman occurred recently.

The players

Alex Marlow

The editor-in-chief of Breitbart News, a conservative news and opinion website.

JB Pritzker

The Democratic governor of Illinois, who called for 'comprehensive immigration reform' in response to the student's death.

Sheridan Gorman

A Loyola University student who was fatally shot by an undocumented immigrant.

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What they’re saying

“They've completely lost their minds. But this is their business. They sacrificed Sheridan Gorman because they want to have the sanctuary city business, because that provides their voters. It provides the workers unify the people to get the government aid.”

— Alex Marlow, Breitbart editor-in-chief

“These people will do anything to sacrifice American lives for the institution that is illegal immigration.”

— Alex Marlow, Breitbart editor-in-chief

The takeaway

This case highlights the deep partisan divide over immigration policy, with conservatives accusing Democrats of prioritizing the interests of undocumented immigrants over public safety. The fatal shooting of a college student has become a flashpoint in this broader ideological clash, with both sides doubling down on their positions.