Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has declared that the city’s police force will never cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), reaffirming the municipality’s stance on sanctuary city policies.
Speaking at a press conference Monday, Johnson emphasized that Chicago’s law enforcement will not participate in the enforcement of federal immigration actions, stating:
“Our city police are here to protect everyone in our community—not to act as immigration agents.”
He noted that local officers will continue to focus on public safety and community trust, rather than federal immigration operations.
The announcement follows mounting tension after ICE issued an immigration arrest warrant in Chicago last week, sparking outcry from advocacy groups and local officials. Johnson stressed that collaborating with ICE would undermine vital relationships between police and immigrant communities, potentially discouraging witnesses from coming forward or reporting crimes.
City officials confirmed that no formal agreements or memoranda of understanding will be signed with ICE, and that pullback protocols will remain in effect to limit cooperation. Johnson added, “Chicago’s commitment to being a sanctuary city is non-negotiable.”
The mayor’s firm stance arrives as Chicago faces complex public-safety challenges, including rising crime rates and strained police resources. Johnson affirmed that the city will continue working to address those issues without involving local police in federal immigration enforcement.
With input from Fox News
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