Chicago mayor defends sanctuary city policies: 'We do not harbor criminals; we arrest them'
Mayor Brandon Johnson defended Chicago's sanctuary city status in his opening statements today to the House oversight committee.
Mayor Brandon Johnson defended Chicago's sanctuary city status in his opening statements today to the House oversight committee.
Comer questions Chicago mayor about turning criminals over to ICE
Johnson discusses the city's protocol about helping federal agents with deportation.
Johnson discusses the city's protocol about helping federal agents with deportation.
Mayor Brandon Johnson delivers opening statement in sanctuary cities hearing
Mayor Brandon Johnson defended Chicago's sanctuary city status in his opening statements to the House oversight committee.
Mayor Brandon Johnson defended Chicago's sanctuary city status in his opening statements to the House oversight committee.
Johnson delivers opening remarks at committee hearing: 'We do not harbor criminals'
Mayor Brandon Johnson testifies during a House hearing on Chicago's sanctuary city status.
Mayor Brandon Johnson testifies during a House hearing on Chicago's sanctuary city status.
Immigration testimony: Lawmakers, activists speak ahead of committee hearing
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.
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.
Illinois lawmaker: "Immigrants make our community stronger'
Rep. Delia Ramirez delivered remarks ahead of Chicago Mayor Brandon's testimony in D.C.
Rep. Delia Ramirez delivered remarks ahead of Chicago Mayor Brandon's testimony in D.C.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson testifies in front of House committee
Brandon Johnson testified before Congress on Wednesday regarding Chicago's sanctuary city policies.
Brandon Johnson testified before Congress on Wednesday regarding Chicago's sanctuary city policies.
Chicago alderman previews what to expect from Brandon Johnson's 'sanctuary city' hearing
Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) talks about the issues stemming from Chicago's "sanctuary city" status and how he expects Mayor Brandon Johnson to fare during his House committee hearing today.
Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) talks about the issues stemming from Chicago's "sanctuary city" status and how he expects Mayor Brandon Johnson to fare during his House committee hearing today.
Brandon Johnson to testify about Chicago's sanctuary city status
Mayor Brandon Johnson will testify before Congress today regarding Chicago's sanctuary city policies.
Mayor Brandon Johnson will testify before Congress today regarding Chicago's sanctuary city policies.
Chicago activists push for immigrant rights amid scrutiny of sanctuary cities
As Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson prepares to face questioning from members of Congress over the city's sanctuary laws, local activists argued for the importance of the city upholding immigrants' rights.
As Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson prepares to face questioning from members of Congress over the city's sanctuary laws, local activists argued for the importance of the city upholding immigrants' rights.
Illinois congressman expects 'attack on Chicago' at Johnson hearing
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Illinois), the only Illinois congressman on the panel, said the hearing could turn into "an attack on Chicago."
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Illinois), the only Illinois congressman on the panel, said the hearing could turn into "an attack on Chicago."
Illinois lawmaker pledges to boycott Trump primetime address
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) said she will boycott President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress tonight, calling it a "series of lies to the American People."
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) said she will boycott President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress tonight, calling it a "series of lies to the American People."
Mayor Brandon Johnson prepares for contentious hearing on Capitol Hill
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will testify before Congress tomorrow on the city's sanctuary city policies.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will testify before Congress tomorrow on the city's sanctuary city policies.
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.
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
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.
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.
Chicago mayor reacts to Linda McMahon becoming Trump's education secretary
The former WWE CEO will now lead the Department of Education with its future uncertain amid President Donald Trump?s pledge to eliminate the agency.
The former WWE CEO will now lead the Department of Education with its future uncertain amid President Donald Trump?s pledge to eliminate the agency.
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.



















