Trump administration sues Illinois and Chicago

Trump administration sues Chicago over 'sanctuary city' laws
The lawsuit - which mentions Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson - also seeks to block local laws it claims "interfere with and discriminate against" federal immigration policy.
Mayor Johnson to testify before Congress about Chicago's sanctuary city policies
Johnson and three other big-city mayors, all Democrats, will attend the March 5 hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, which is investigating how local policies affect enforcement of President Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportations.
Trump administration sues Chicago in latest crackdown on `sanctuary’ cities
The Trump administration is suing Chicago over what are known as sanctuary laws. The administration claims the nation’s third-largest city “thwarts” federal efforts to enforce immigration laws.
DOJ sues Chicago, Illinois and Cook County over sanctuary city policies
The Department of Justice is suing Chicago, the state of Illinois and Cook County over sanctuary city policies.
Mayor Brandon Johnson agrees to testify before Congress on Chicago's sanctuary city policies
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) sent letters Johnson and the mayors for three other major cities – Boston, Denver, and New York – last week, asking them to testify before the committee and hand over all documents and communications related to their city's sanctuary policies.
Trump administration sues Illinois and Chicago over immigrant sanctuary policies
The Trump administration sued officials in Illinois, Chicago and Cook County on Thursday over policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement authorities, accusing them of obstructing its immigration crackdown.
DOJ sues Illinois, Chicago over sanctuary policy
The U.S. government filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging the sanctuary policies in Illinois and Chicago, arguing they are unlawfully interfering with federal authorities’ ability to arrest and deport illegal immigrants.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to accept GOP congressman’s invitation to testify on sanctuary city protections
Mayor Brandon Johnson will testify before Congress next month in a Republican-led hearing on sanctuary cities, his office ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will testify for House committee on sanctuary cities on March 5
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is one of four mayors who have confirmed they will travel to Washington, D.C. at the beginning ...
Trump's Justice Department sues Gov. JB Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson over sanctuary status
The federal lawsuit filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Chicago claims sanctuary policies in Illinois that keep local authorities from cooperating with the deportation effort are “exacerbating” a ...
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Johnson to testify at Congressional probe of sanctuary cities
The mayor plans to testify on Chicago's status as a sanctuary city, which prohibits local law enforcement from partnering ...
Chicago mayor addresses sanctuary city issues; new poll shows low approval numbers
New poll numbers indicate that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has a lower approval rating than any sitting politician in the ...
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Brandon Johnson Will Testify to Congress About Chicago’s Sanctuary City Status on March 5
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s appearance is likely to represent a flashpoint in the ongoing battle with the GOP-controlled U.S ...
Brandon Johnson to testify before Congress on Chicago's sanctuary city status
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will be "pressed" for answers about the city's status as a sanctuary city during an upcoming ...