Chicago Mayor Declares ‘ICE Free’ Zones As Trump Admin Cracks Down On Sanctuary City

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Chicago Mayor Declares ‘ICE Free’ Zones As Trump Admin Cracks Down On Sanctuary City

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

Democrat Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is ratcheting up his office’s sanctuary policies amid a widespread crackdown on illegal immigration across the city. On Monday, Johnson signed an executive order establishing “ICE…

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