In a display of force aimed at increasing arrests and generating publicity, the administration targeted the nation’s largest city, where sanctuary policies limit cooperation with ICE.
DHS Secretary Noem rode alongside federal agents targeting a high-profile Venezuelan gang member during immigration enforcement in the Bronx.
As the federal crackdown on immigration continues, Mayor Eric Adams has been summoned to Washington to testify on New York City's sanctuary city status.
That’s the lowest approval rating on record for a Windy City mayor. Now residents are exploring how they might change state law to recall Johnson. As in Chicago, crime was overwhelmingly the most important issue in New York’s 2021 mayoral election.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says the city will continue to protect civil and human rights, a day after the mayor received a letter from Washington, D.C., stating, in summary, that Chicago and
Bathhouse was issued a construction permit for a new, 3-story building in Chicago’s West Loop, designed by Gensler. This permit gives the client and contractors permission to break ground and begin construction.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined federal agents Tuesday in New York City to announce the arrests of immigrants wanted on criminal charges, including a man accused of kidnapping who was seen on a viral video entering a Colorado apartment with reputed gang members.
Activists are holding meetings to advise people about their legal rights and families have been drafting powers of attorney.
Milk Bar's first in the Midwest -- was originally announced last year, with organizers initially saying it would open in the fall of 2024.
On Monday, Mayor Brandon Johnson received a letter from Washington, D.C. that states in summary that Chicago and other cities like it – notably Denver, New York and Boston – all of which hold sanctuary city status, are being investigated by the committee on oversight and government reform.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has been asked to appear before Congress next month to discuss the city’s status as a sanctuary city.