Summary
The mayor of Chicago has signed an order to counter a potential immigration enforcement operation threatened by the Trump administration. The order outlines how city agencies should respond and emphasizes protecting residents' rights. This is part of a disagreement between the city's officials and the White House over immigration and crime.
Key Facts
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an order to resist a possible federal immigration crackdown.
- The order is in response to threats by the Trump administration to deploy federal troops to the city.
- The order includes guidelines for city agencies on how to handle immigration enforcement actions.
- There is a conflict between Chicago officials and the White House over crime and immigration.
- The order asserts that law enforcement officers must wear body cameras and have identifying information visible.
- Over 20% of Chicago's residents are immigrants, with many from Latin American countries.
- Trump's administration has described Chicago as facing a crime emergency.
- Illinois officials have criticized Trump's threats as an abuse of power.
