Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson testified before Congress Wednesday about the city's sanctuary policies, rejecting claims from Republican lawmakers that they serve to protect criminals. Joined by the mayors of New York City, Denver and Boston, Johnson stood firmly with his city's immigrant protection laws, claiming that Chicago does not "harbor criminals."
Johnson mentioned about falling crime rates in his city, which has been a frequent target for Republicans who have portrayed it as violent and dangerous. He spoke to the city's long history as one that is home to immigrants who helped build it. But he also maintained that it was not a safe haven for violent people.
