Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs ‘Right To Protest’ Order As Trump Admin Targets City

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

Democratic Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed a sweeping executive order Tuesday that seeks to fortify protest protections in Chicago. The Trump administration launched “Operation Midway Blitz” in Chicago and across…

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