Chicago and Los Angeles Push for Sanctuary City Status

In response to anticipated mass deportations under President-elect Donald Trump, Chicago's school board unanimously passed a resolution affirming its commitment to protect all students regardless of immigration status, stating that ICE officials would not have access to school facilities without a criminal warrant. Similarly, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is pushing for the city to officially adopt sanctuary city status before Trump's inauguration, emphasizing the need to protect immigrant communities. Both Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker have expressed their intention to resist cooperation with ICE, asserting that Chicago will remain a welcoming city for all residents. Johnson highlighted that the threats from Trump extend beyond undocumented immigrants and affect Black families too. Meanwhile, Trump has reiterated his commitment to mass deportations, promising to intensify federal enforcement measures against sanctuary cities. The contrasting stances of local leaders reflect a broader movement to defend immigrant rights amid federal immigration policy changes.