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Chicago Mayor Rejects Meeting Trump Officials Over Federal Funding Threats: 'We're Not Going To Negotiate With Terrorists'

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he won't negotiate with the Trump administration as it threatens to pull federal funding from cities that don't follow its immigration crackdown

Latin Times · Apr 16, 2025

Chicago teachers reach contract deal for the first time in more than a decade without a strike

For the first time in over a decade, Chicago’ s public school teachers have a new contract without a strike or threat of a walkout

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025

Mayors of ‘sanctuary cities’ face Congressional grilling in wild hearing that includes ‘criminal’ referrals

Mayors of New York, Denver, Chicago and Boston faced a contentious hearing about policies that Republicans believe thwart Trump’s mass deportation plan

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025

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Mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York defend 'sanctuary' policies in congressional hearing

Democratic mayors of four major cities say Congress and the Trump administration are exaggerating crime committed by immigrants and attacking so-called sanctuary cities simply to score political points, as Republicans hammer the policies for shielding criminals and discouraging cooperation with federal officials

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025

Nancy Mace Calls Boston Mayor a 'Hypocrite' During Clashes With Democratic Mayors At Tense Hearing

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace slammed Democratic mayors at a hearing over their sanctuary city policies

Latin Times · Mar 5, 2025

Chicago Mayor Rejects GOP Claims That Sanctuary Cities Protect Criminals: 'We Arrest Them'

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson testified before Congress about his city's sanctuary policies, rejecting the claim that the laws protects violent criminals.

Latin Times · Mar 5, 2025

Mayors defend sanctuary policies amid Trump deportation push - Roll Call

Four mayors defended the sanctuary policies of their cities at a House hearing Wednesday amid a Trump administration deportation push.

Roll Call · Mar 5, 2025

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House Republicans Share List of 'Criminal Aliens' in Sanctuary Cities As Mayors Prepare For Tense Grilling

The list posted by the GOP Oversight Committee on X cites cases involving undocumented immigrants perpetrating alleged crimes that range from sexual offenses to murder

Latin Times · Mar 3, 2025

Trump Administration Sues Chicago Over Sanctuary Laws

Trump administration sues Chicago and Illinois over sanctuary laws impeding immigration enforcement, sparking legal battles.

Trump’s border czar threatens to 'seek prosecution' against N.J. governor after he floats housing migrant in his garage

Governor Phil Murphy’s office has walked back Democrat’s comments about housing migrant

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025

Chicago Mayor Vows To Oppose Trump's Immigration Reform

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson opposes Trump's immigration policies, supporting inclusivity and social justice while facing budget concerns.

Trump plotting Day One deportations

Trump's team is reportedly working with immigration authorities to launch a massive raid in Chicago on Tuesday

Salon · Jan 18, 2025

Trump’s first major deportation operation will hit Chicago, says report

Trump immigration czar Tom Homan has already threatened to prosecute Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2025

Immigrant-Friendly Chicago Church Halts In-Person Spanish Services Due To Deportation Fears Under Trump

The president-elect is reportedly planning to remove a policy that stops agents from arresting undocumented individuals from sensitive places such as churches and schools

Latin Times · Jan 3, 2025

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Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 26, 2024

Chicago's top 10 news stories of 2024

The city thrived in the spotlight for the Democratic National Convention during a tough year for Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Chicago Activist Open To Working With Trump Border Czar

Community activist Andre Smith's willingness to collaborate with Trump border czar on deportations sparks debate within the Democratic Party.

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2024

Chicago mayor vows to protect residents after Trump’s border czar singles out Windy City for mass deportations

Tom Homan told Democratic officials to ‘get the hell out of the way’ or risk prosecution

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Trump’s border czar reveals which city is first for mass deportations

Tom Homan told Democratic officials to ‘get the hell out of the way’ of his sweeping anti-immigrant agenda

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Latin Times · Dec 10, 2024

Trump's Border Czar Reveals Where Mass Deportation 'Ground Zero' Will Be Chicago

Tom Homan made the claims speaking to Illinois Republicans. He also warned Mayor Brandon Johnson: "If he doesn't want to help, get the hell out of the way"

Latin Times · Dec 2, 2024

Eric Adams Gives Mixed Signals On How NYC Will Respond to Trump's Mass Deportation Plans

Adams has not been clear about how NYC will respond to Trump's mass deportation plans, a contrast with his fellow Democrats in Chicago, LA, and Denver, among others

International Business Times · Nov 29, 2024

Full List Of Cities Promising To Shield Immigrants From Trump's Mass Deportation

As Trump prepares to carry out a mass deportation operation, Democratic-led states and cities are preparing to fight back and protect their migrant communities.

Latin Times · Nov 29, 2024

Full List of Cities Promising to Shield Immigrants From Trump's Mass Deportation

As Trump prepares to carry out a mass deportation operation, Democratic-led states and cities are preparing to fight back and protect their migrant communities

Capital & Main · Nov 28, 2024

Can Democrats Get Their Voters Off the Couch?

Dorian Warren argues that cynicism and disillusionment among the party's base helped Trump win.

Salon · Nov 27, 2024

Trump preps for war on sanctuary cities

Trump advisors are pushing for the use of federal power to pressure cities that don't cooperate on deportations

Reason · Nov 16, 2024

Chicago Mayor Johnson's Budget Betrayal Would Raise Taxes on Small Businesses

A proposed alcohol tax hike will hit immigrant-owned liquor stores while city spending on nonessential projects remains high.

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