Chicago Draws the Line: Mayor Orders Police to Shun Trump’s Federal Deployment
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during a news conference at River Point Park on Monday. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order barring city police from cooperating with any National Guard troops or federal agents should President Donald Trump follow through on his threat to deploy them to the city. The order, announced at a City Hall press conference alongside other local leaders, makes clear that Chicago police will continue enforcing state and local laws but will not participate in joint patrols, arrests, immigration enforcement, or other federal-led operations. Officers are also directed to wear official uniforms, follow body camera protocols, and avoid masks to ensure they are distinguishable from federal personnel. Johnson framed the move as a defense of civil liberties and local sovereignty, warning that unauthorized federal mi...
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