Chicago Mayor Signs Order Blocking Federal Policing Amid Trump Threats

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order to block cooperation between city police and federal authorities in response to President Donald Trump's threats to deploy federal immigration agents, National Guard, and active-duty troops to Chicago. The order prohibits Chicago police from assisting with immigration enforcement, conducting related patrols, traffic stops, and checkpoints, and from wearing face coverings to hide their identities during such federal operations. Johnson criticized the federal surge as an overreach that could lead to militarized activity, emphasizing the protection of constitutional rights and the city’s values against aggressive federal tactics. He vowed to use all legal avenues to resist the federal intervention, aligning with a broader coalition of Democratic leaders opposing Trump's approach. The federal deployment, reportedly imminent, is compared to recent operations in Los Angeles and has raised concerns about community trust and the potential for civil liberties violations. These measures reflect escalating tensions between the Chicago city government and the Trump administration over immigration enforcement and law enforcement militarization.