Chicago mayor reiterates opposition to Trump administration’s immigration reform
When Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson returned to the Oval Office on Monday, President-elect Trump doubled down on his pledge to oppose an amendment aimed at removing dangerous illegal immigrants from the US.
To prepare for the change in federal administration, the mayor’s office confirmed that the city will continue to comply with the 2017 Illinois Trust Act, which prohibits local law enforcement from participating in federal immigration enforcement.
On Sunday, the protests continued loud and clear.
“Chicago is strong: no matter the circumstances, our commitment to protect and support our city is unwavering,” Johnson wrote in a social media post. “We will continue to fight for justice and safety for all who call this place home.”
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After Trump won the election, the mayor shared his comments in November.
In the nearly minute and ten-second clip, Johnson told the audience that he and other city officials are going to protect the people of Chicago, not just against immigrants and undocumented immigrants, but against black families as well.
Trump also wants to destroy public education and has accused him of “cutting 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 protect black people, brown people, Asian people… Listen, the antipathy in this political climate is unconscionable and dangerous.
“Whether it’s anti-black or anti-Semitic, we protect people, and we 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.
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Chicago residents tear up Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson during a City Council meeting called to vote on a new property tax hike proposal. (Reuters/Vincent Alban)
Earlier this month, Johnson issued guidelines on how to handle visits from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if the agency’s officials enter city property.
Johnson’s instructions, “For further guidance, contact your agency or department’s designated attorney or general counsel. Contact the highest authority on the scene or designated supervisor, and take no further action until that person arrives.”
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Immigrants arrive in Chicago, Texas in 2022. (Fox News)
The directive says not to grant ICE access to any private or ‘confidential’ area to request warrant copies, but not to interfere with any search, even if refused. There are additional tips, including note-taking and keeping up-to-date written records.
Tens of thousands of illegal immigrants live in Chicago, despite residents pleading with city officials that there are insufficient resources to provide for them. Earlier reports indicated that more than 20,000 refugees have entered the city since August 2022. Fox 32 Chicagoand thousands are in shelters.
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After reportedly costing the city $574.5 million as of August 2022, sheltering refugees has sparked anger among residents. 1 billion dollar budget deficit end of last year.
Fox News Digital’s Joshua K. Nelson contributed to this report.