- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has declared certain areas in the city as “Safe Zones” aiming to protect city property from federal agents.
- These zones are also referred to as “ICE-free zones,” indicating the city’s resistance to federal immigration enforcement.
- The declaration is part of Chicago’s broader strategy to resist certain actions of the Trump administration.
- The city has also filed a lawsuit to reject the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago.
- This move reflects Chicago’s intent to assert its autonomy against federal interventions deemed overreaching by city officials.
- The measures underscore the city’s commitment to protecting immigrants and maintaining local control over law enforcement practices.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/chicago-mayor-creates-ice-free-zones-block-federal-agents-from-city-property)
