SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Gov. JB Pritzker says Illinois lawmakers stand ready to respond if Indiana Republicans pass their new congressional map. Although it isn't a surprise since House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries tried to get Illinois Democrats to pass a new map this fall.

Indiana senators could vote on the new congressional map as soon as Thursday, but many Republicans are uncomfortable taking that vote.

"Members of the Indiana legislature are being threatened," Pritzker said Tuesday. "Their lives are being threatened, and it's being egged on by the President of the United States."

Democrats across the country have called on Illinois Democrats to redraw the congressional districts to counter Republican states.

Illinois currently has 14 Democrats and three Republicans in Cong

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