The Chicago City Council on Wednesday blocked a proposal that would have allowed local law enforcement to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in detaining immigrants with criminal records.
Chicago’s “Welcome City” ordinance, in compliance with the 2017 Illinois Trust Act, prohibits local law enforcement from participating in federal immigration enforcement.
Aldermen Ray Lopez and Silvana Tabares want to change the ordinance to enable police to cooperate with ICE to target migrants. Who was arrested For gang or drug-related activities or sex crimes involving minors. While his move drew backlash from activist groups They first introduced the measure in 2023.
Two officers Saw their proposed amend Defeated by a vote of 39-11.
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Jordan, a Chicago resident, criticized a proposed amendment to a city ordinance barring local law enforcement from working with ICE.
Before Chicago officials rejected the proposed amendment, Jordan Kelly, a member of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and a resident of the 30th Ward, watch?v=dcGeeVbFzQc” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Lopez and Tabares spoke out against Proposed amendment.
“Self-hating cowards like Ray Lopez and Tabares want to turn our city into a living hell for immigrants, who are not just Latinos. CAIR Chicago currently has 40-50 open asylum cases. What do we say to these people and families? If we don’t remain a sanctuary, So our economy can’t handle mass deportations,” Kelly said.
Immigration has become a heated issue in the Windy City as officials have grappled with an influx of immigrants over the past several years. Many Chicago residents are frustrated with city officials, especially Mayor Brandon Johnson, and their handling of the situation.
A resident who spoke at Wednesday’s city council meeting slammed Johnson
“Who are you loyal to? American citizens in Chicago or illegal immigrants in Chicago?” said the man. “The sanctuary law that Brendan Johnson allows has brought in criminals, drug dealers and now terrorists.”
One resident slammed Mayor Brandon Johnson for making the city a “sanctuary” for illegal immigrants.
The vote to block the measure came after Johnson last week New guidelines released Before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.
Johnson’s guidelines advise that if ICE must enter city property, “contact your agency or department’s designated attorney or general counsel for further guidance. Contact a higher-ranking officer or designated supervisor onsite and wait until that person arrives.” Do not act.”
The guidelines advise officers to demand copies of warrants, not to consent to ICE entering “any private or ‘sensitive’ locations,” but not to interfere with any searches even if denied. There are other recommendations, such as note taking and keeping contemporary written records.
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In response to the mayor’s guidelines, Lopez said Johnson is making an “extraordinary effort” to block his proposal to remove immigrants with criminal records.
“I’m surprised, actually, that the mayor is going through this extraordinary effort and trying to stop what Ald. Tabares and I want to do, which is to remove a small number of individuals who choose to commit crimes in the city of Chicago.” Lopez said. told Fox 32 Chicago. “The narrative out there by the mayor and his allies is that we’re trying to alienate everybody — that’s just not the case.”
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Trump’s Border Czar PickTom Homan vowed to go after Chicago with tougher enforcement, verifying the status of asylum seekers and arresting anyone offering sanctuary to illegal immigrants.
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The incoming border czar also warned that Johnson would be dealt with if he obstructed ICE’s mass deportation efforts.
Neither Lopez nor Tabares immediately responded to a request for comment.
