Chicago Mayor Signs Order Over ‘Escalating Threats From The Federal Government’

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an government order Saturday geared toward pushing again towards President Donald Trump’s threats of a deliberate immigration crackdown within the metropolis.

The new order provides guidance to town’s companies and legislation enforcement on methods to conduct themselves “within the midst of escalating threats from the federal authorities,” the order mentioned.

Trump border czar Tom Homan mentioned Thursday that plans are underway to ship a “massive contingent” of Immigration and Customs Enforcement brokers to Chicago.

“You’re going to see a ramp-up of operations in Chicago, completely,” Homan mentioned throughout a press briefing. “You’re going to see a ramp-up of operations in New York. You’re going to see a ramp-up of operations persevering with in L.A., Portland, Seattle, all these sanctuary cities that refuse to work with ICE.”

Johnson mentioned the manager order additionally makes clear that Chicago police are to not collaborate with Nationwide Guard members or ICE brokers. The order additionally directs police to put on their official uniforms and never put on masks.

“We may even see militarized immigration enforcement,” Johnson mentioned earlier than signing the order. “We might also see Nationwide Guard troops. We could even see energetic obligation navy and armed automobiles in our streets. Now we have not known as for this. Our individuals haven’t requested for this, however nonetheless, we discover ourselves having to answer this.”

“Mr. President, don’t come to Chicago,” Pritzker mentioned. “You’re neither wished right here nor wanted right here.”

The White Home known as Johnson’s government order signing a publicity stunt.

“If these Democrats targeted on fixing crime in their very own cities as a substitute of doing publicity stunts to criticize the President, their communities can be a lot safer,” White Home spokeswoman Abigail Jackson mentioned in a press release.