19 hours ago · CHICAGO (CBS) --Mayor Brandon Johnson will travel to Washington, D.C., next month to testify at a congressional hearing on Chicago's status as a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants.

17 hours ago · Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will be "pressed" for answers about the city's status as a sanctuary city during an upcoming Congressional hearing in Washington, D.C.

1 hour ago · Chicago’s is a sanctuary city under its “Welcoming City Ordnance,” and the mayor last week vowed to protect the rights of people in Chicago.

Jan 28, 2025 · The City of Chicago is being investigated for its "sanctuary city" status, as immigration officers continue to make arrests in the city and around the U.S. On Monday, Mayor Brandon Johnson ...

Oct 20, 2023 · Chicago has been a self-proclaimed sanctuary city for more than 38 years, with five mayors vowing to shield all immigrants in Chicago from federal agents, regardless of whether they are citizens, permanent residents or asylum seekers.

Jan 13, 2025 · As Chicago enters its 40th year as a sanctuary city, Mayor Brandon Johnson has reaffirmed Chicago’s commitment. Today thousands of refugees and undocumented immigrants have found a safe haven in Chicago — a point of pride for those who believe offering sanctuary is a matter of human rights and a point of consternation for those who see it ...

Jan 28, 2025 · The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has launched an investigation into policies in so-called "sanctuary cities" – including Chicago, Boston, Denver, and New York – that ...

Dec 11, 2024 · Experts say sanctuary laws help protect undocumented immigrants from being criminalized and targeted by local police. In turn, they help build trust between police and local communities, and ...

Dec 11, 2024 · Chicago and Illinois have sanctuary laws, but what does that actually mean? Immigrant advocates hope local and state sanctuary laws can protect undocumented immigrants from deportation. But will they?

What does it mean that Chicago is a Sanctuary City? Chicago’s Welcoming City Ordinance means that the City will not ask about your immigration status, disclose that information to authorities, or, most importantly, deny you City services based on your immigration status. Why does Chicago choose not to partner with Immigrations Customs ...