The mayor of Chicago reiterates his opposition to the immigration reform of the incoming Trump administration
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnsonon Sunday doubled down on his pledge to oppose President-elect Trump’s sweeping reform aimed at removing dangerous illegal immigrants accused of crimes from the US after he returns to the Oval Office on Monday.
In preparation for the change in federal administration, the mayor’s office assured that the city will continue to comply with the Illinois Foundation Act of 2017, which prohibits local police from participating in federal immigration enforcement.
On Sunday, his opposition continued to ring loud and clear.
“Chicago stands strong: no matter the circumstances, our commitment to protect and support this city remains unwavering,” Johnson wrote in a social media post. “We will continue to fight for justice and the safety of all who call this place home.”
The mayor also shared comments he made back in November, after Trump won the election.
In the nearly minute and 10-second clip, Johnson said he and other city officials will defend the people of Chicago, telling the audience that Trump’s threats are not only aimed at newcomers and undocumented families, but also black families.
He also accused Trump of wanting to destroy public education and “equal opportunities for families who are descendants of slaves.”
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“We’re going to stand up and we’re going to protect the undocumented,” Johnson said. “We will protect black people, brown people, Asians… Listen, the anti-feelings that exist in this political space are unconscionable and dangerous.
“Whether it’s anti-black or anti-Semitic, we’re going to protect people and we’re going to invest in people,” Johnson continued. “The city of Chicago will be better, stronger and safer no matter who is in the White House.”
Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment on the matter.
Chicagoans ripped Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s face during a City Council meeting called to vote on his new property tax hike proposal. (Reuters/Vincent Alban)
Earlier this month, Johnson released guidance on how to deal with visits from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), if agency officials enter city property.
Johnson’s guidance advises: “Contact your agency or department’s authorized attorney or general counsel for further instructions. Contact the most senior official or designated supervisor on site and take no action until that person arrives.”
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Migrants arrive in Chicago from Texas in 2022. (Fox News)
The guidelines say they require copies of warrants, not to consent to ICE entering “any private or ‘sensitive’ locations,” but not to interfere with any search, even if it is refused. There are further recommendations, including keeping notes and keeping written records from that time.
Tens of thousands of illegal immigrants reside in Chicago, despite residents pleading with city officials that there are not enough resources to support them. More than 20,000 migrants have arrived in the city since August 2022, according to previous reports from Fox 32 Chicagoand thousands are in shelters.
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Migrant sheltering has sparked outrage from residents after it reportedly cost the city $574.5 million as of August 2022. At a previous city council meeting on Dec. 3, residents opposed a roughly $60 million property tax increase that was proposed to help officials helped to overcome the problem Budget deficit of one billion dollars until the end of last year.
Fox News Digital’s Joshua Q. Nelson contributed to this report.
