Chicago Mayor Johnson Testifies Before Congress on Sanctuary City Policies March 5

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, along with mayors from Boston, Denver, and New York, will testify before the House Oversight Committee on March 5 about their cities' sanctuary policies, which limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement (CBS News, Politico). House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has criticized these policies, claiming they jeopardize public safety and violate federal immigration laws by releasing dangerous individuals (Chicago Tribune, ABC7 Chicago). Johnson has defended Chicago's stance, emphasizing its openness to immigrants and adherence to local laws like the Welcoming City Ordinance and Illinois TRUST Act (CBS News, Fox32 Chicago). This hearing is part of a broader Republican-led investigation into how sanctuary policies impact public safety and federal immigration enforcement (Chicago Tribune, Politico). Despite federal pressure, Johnson reaffirms Chicago's commitment to being a sanctuary city, providing protection for undocumented immigrants (ABC7 Chicago).