Chicago Mayor Vows Police Won’t Cooperate With ICE

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson firmly stated that the city's police department will never cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), criticizing the Trump administration for fostering division and using ICE as a militarized force. At a press conference, he emphasized Chicago's welcoming city ordinance and confirmed that all city departments have been briefed on their limits regarding cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Johnson has called on residents to resist ICE's mass deportation efforts through protests and legal challenges, framing the enforcement actions as attacks on culture, democracy, and humanity. He also urged House Speaker Mike Johnson to condemn ICE’s operations, describing them as 'terrorism.' Despite warnings from the Trump administration about potential legal consequences, Chicago remains resolute in protecting vulnerable immigrant communities, especially students, from federal raids. The administration plans to increase enforcement efforts against sanctuary cities, but Mayor Johnson and other local leaders continue to oppose such measures.