Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order aimed at countering plans to send federal agents into the city as part of Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. The order prohibits the Chicago Police Department from collaborating with federal authorities on patrols, immigration enforcement, or conducting traffic stops and checkpoints. It also restricts officers from wearing face coverings to hide their identities.
Johnson accused the president of “behaving outside the bounds of the constitution” and being “reckless and out of control”. The White House, however, insists the potential influx of federal agents is focused on “cracking down on crime”.
“If these Democrats focused on fixing crime in their own cities instead of doing publicity stunts to criticize the president, their communities would be much safer,” said White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson.
