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.
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
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?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.
How Chicago has managed the migrant influx: A deep dive before Johnson’s congressional hearing
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.
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.
Chicago mayor to be ?held accountable? for sanctuary policies in Capitol Hill hearing, GOP reps say
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.
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.
Arrest warrant issued for migrant gang member in Chicago accused of murder, sexual assault
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.
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.
Chicago mayor to be ‘held accountable’ for sanctuary policies in Capitol Hill hearing, GOP reps say
House Republicans are hyping up this week's hearing with Mayor Brandon Johnson and others to question them about sanctuary policies.
House Republicans are hyping up this week's hearing with Mayor Brandon Johnson and others to question them about sanctuary policies.
Chicago is considered a ‘sanctuary city,’ but what does that mean?
Chicago is widely considered a "sanctuary city," but what does that mean for how local police handle immigration cases?
Chicago is widely considered a "sanctuary city," but what does that mean for how local police handle immigration cases?
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.
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.
Mayor Brandon Johnson will appear before Congress along with three other mayors to defend Chicago's status as a sanctuary city.
ICE arrest sparks outrage amid Acero Schools closure talks
The Chicago Teachers Union said a parent was detained by ICE agents when he dropped his children off at school.
The Chicago Teachers Union said a parent was detained by ICE agents when he dropped his children off at school.
Federal prisons holding 700 immigrants in detention, BOP says
The federal prison system as of Wednesday was holding about 700 immigrant detainees at four facilities, a Bureau of Prisons executive told a House committee.
The federal prison system as of Wednesday was holding about 700 immigrant detainees at four facilities, a Bureau of Prisons executive told a House committee.
Senators object using prisons to detain immigrants 'swept up' in Trump's mass deportation efforts
Seven senators, including two from California, wrote to the U.S. Attorney General objecting to a plan that would use federal prisons to detain immigrants "swept up in the Trump Administration's mass deportation efforts," and urged her to reconsider the move.
Seven senators, including two from California, wrote to the U.S. Attorney General objecting to a plan that would use federal prisons to detain immigrants "swept up in the Trump Administration's mass deportation efforts," and urged her to reconsider the move.
Trump proposes $5M ‘gold card’ visa as new path to US citizenship
President Donald Trump has proposed a new “gold card” visa that would grant permanent residency and a path to U.S. citizenship for $5 million, replacing the EB-5 investor visa.
President Donald Trump has proposed a new “gold card” visa that would grant permanent residency and a path to U.S. citizenship for $5 million, replacing the EB-5 investor visa.
Is there a growing divide between Trump and churches?
Some people suggest there's a growing divide between President Trump and American churches.
Some people suggest there's a growing divide between President Trump and American churches.
Border Patrol sees uptick in egg smuggling on southern border amid skyrocketing prices
The bird flu has caused the price of eggs to skyrocket.
The bird flu has caused the price of eggs to skyrocket.
Trump administration reassigns ICE Acting Director Caleb Vitello
The Trump administration reportedly made the move due to frustrations over the pace of migrant deportations.
The Trump administration reportedly made the move due to frustrations over the pace of migrant deportations.
Trump blocks federal funds for undocumented migrants
President Trump says it's time to stop spending taxpayer dollars on illegal immigrants and he's signed an executive order to make sure that happens.
President Trump says it's time to stop spending taxpayer dollars on illegal immigrants and he's signed an executive order to make sure that happens.
Indiana prosecutor uses Laken Riley Act for the first time to deport undocumented immigrant
An Indiana prosecutor used the Laken Riley Act for the first time to deport an undocumented immigrant, according to FOX59.
An Indiana prosecutor used the Laken Riley Act for the first time to deport an undocumented immigrant, according to FOX59.
Illegal crossings dropping on US southern border
Illegal immigration has significantly declined since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Illegal immigration has significantly declined since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
ICE operations intensify across U.S. sanctuary cities
ICE operations are intensifying in major cities across the country. The FBI field office in Boston released new photos of illegal migrants who were arrested over the weekend.
ICE operations are intensifying in major cities across the country. The FBI field office in Boston released new photos of illegal migrants who were arrested over the weekend.