Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnsonon Sunday, doubled down on his pledge to oppose President-elect Trump’s sweeping reform aimed at removing dangerous illegal immigrants accused of crimes from the US once he returns to the Oval Office on Monday.
In preparation for a change in federal administration, the mayor’s office has assured that the city will continue to comply with the Illinois Trust Act of 2017, which prohibits local law enforcement from participating in federal immigration enforcement.
On Sunday, his opposition continued to sound loud and clear.
“Chicago stands strong: no matter the circumstances, our commitment to protect and support this city remains steadfast,” Johnson wrote in a social media post. “We will continue to fight for the justice and safety of all who call this place home.”
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The mayor also shared comments he made in November, after Trump won the election.
In a nearly one minute and 10-second video, Johnson said he and other city officials were going to defend the people of Chicago, telling attendees that Trump’s threats are aimed not only at newcomers and undocumented families, but also at Black families .
He also accused Trump of wanting to destroy public education and “create opportunities for families descended from slaves.”
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“We’re going to stand up and we’re going to protect undocumented people,” Johnson said. “We’re going to protect black people, brown people, Asian people… Listen, the anti-sentiment that exists in this political space is unconscionable and dangerous.
“Whether it’s anti-black or anti-Semitic, we’re going to protect people and we’re going to invest in people,” Johnson continued. “The city of Chicago will be better, stronger and safer no matter who is in the White House.”
Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment on the matter.
Chicago residents ripped Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson during a city council meeting called to vote on his new property tax increase proposal. (Reuters/Vincent Alban)
Earlier this month, Johnson published guidelines for handling visits from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), agency officials were allowed to enter city property.
Johnson’s guidelines advise: “Contact your agency or department’s designated attorney or general counsel for further guidance. Contact the highest-ranking official or designated supervisor on site and take no action until that person arrives.”
Migrants will arrive in Chicago from Texas in 2022. (Fox News)
The guidelines say we should demand copies of arrest warrants, that we should not consent to ICE entering “private or ‘sensitive’ locations,” but that we should not interfere with searches even if denied. There are other recommendations, including taking notes and keeping contemporaneous written records.
Tens of thousands of illegal immigrants remain in Chicago, despite residents pleading with city officials that there are not enough resources to care for them. According to previous reports from Fox 32 Chicagoand thousands are in shelters.
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Hosting migrants has angered residents after reportedly costing the city $574.5 million since August 2022. At a previous City Council meeting on Dec. 3, residents objected to a roughly $60 million property tax increase proposed to help officials overcome a problem. A budget deficit of $1 billion late last year.
Joshua Q. Nelson of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
