Immigration testimony: Lawmakers, activists speak ahead of committee hearing
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An Illinois representative, along with other activists and lawmakers, spoke to the media ahead of a congressional hearing in DC, where Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is set to testify.

ACLU of Illinois: Hearing on sanctuary cities is about 'much more than immigration policy'

The ACLU of Illinois issued a statement ahead of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in Washington, D.C.

Chicago restaurant owner says deportation fears impacting business
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Laura Gutierrez-Ramos, owner of Nuevo Leon Restaurant in Chicago?s Little Village neighborhood, says her business has suffered as customers have chosen to stay inside their homes out of fear of increased immigration enforcement.

Debate over Chicago's sanctuary policies intensifies as federal lawmakers seek answers from Mayor Johnson

Chicago’s sanctuary city policy dates back to 1985 when then-Mayor Harold Washington enacted protections for undocumented residents. The ordinance has since been updated by multiple mayors, including Brandon Johnson.

Debate over Chicago's sanctuary policies intensifies as federal lawmakers seek answers
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Chicago?s sanctuary city policy dates back to 1985 when then-Mayor Harold Washington enacted protections for undocumented residents. The ordinance has since been updated by multiple mayors, including Brandon Johnson.

Chicago mayor to be ?held accountable? for sanctuary policies in Capitol Hill hearing, GOP reps say
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Congressional Republicans on the House Oversight Committee produced a video previewing a hearing this week aimed at scrutinizing big city mayors, including Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and their immigration policies.

From Trump's electoral win to now: Chicago's sanctuary city status tested amid ICE arrests

Since President Trump returned to the White House, his administration has moved swiftly to enact a large-scale immigration enforcement agenda, with Chicago emerging as a key battleground.

Why is Brandon Johnson testifying before Congress?

Mayor Brandon Johnson will appear before Congress along with three other mayors to defend Chicago's status as a sanctuary city.