Migrants in Chicago

Brandon Johnson testified before Congress on Wednesday regarding Chicago's sanctuary city policies.

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’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.

Ahead of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's testimony in Washington, D.C., here’s a detailed look at migrant arrivals and key developments in the city and suburbs since 2022.

The arrest warrant for Colmenares is now in connection with the kidnapping and sexual assault of his former girlfriend, which occurred last October in Chicago.

House Republicans are hyping up this week's hearing with Mayor Brandon Johnson and others to question them about sanctuary policies.

Chicago is widely considered a "sanctuary city," but what does that mean for how local police handle immigration cases?

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.

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