Chicago’s Defiance Against Federal Immigration Enforcement Exposes Growing Urban Lawlessness

As President Trump advances his America First agenda to restore law and order, Chicago’s mayor Brandon Johnson is digging in his heels against federal efforts to crack down on illegal immigration—a move that raises urgent questions about local governance and national sovereignty. Is Chicago Putting Politics Above Public Safety? The planned federal deployment of immigration officers to Chicago, a city long struggling with violent crime linked to illegal immigration, highlights a critical clash between national security priorities and so-called sanctuary policies. Despite the alarming weekend shootings—including six killed and 24 wounded—Mayor Johnson refused federal assistance, even issuing an executive order...