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Mayor Johnson to testify before Congress about Chicago's sanctuary city policies
Johnson and three other big-city mayors, all Democrats, will attend the March 5 hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, which is investigating how local policies affect enforcement of President Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportations.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to accept GOP congressman’s invitation to testify on sanctuary city protections
Mayor Brandon Johnson will testify before Congress next month in a Republican-led hearing on sanctuary cities, his office announced Wednesday. Last month, Oversight Committee chair U.S. Rep James Comer,
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responds to DOJ sanctuary city lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago, alleging that sanctuary status is obstructing federal immigration enforcement. Charlie De Mar reports.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will testify for House committee on sanctuary cities on March 5
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is one of four mayors who have confirmed they will travel to Washington, D.C. at the beginning of March to testify on sanctuary cities.
Chicago mayor accepts GOP invitation to testify on sanctuary city protections
Ky., opened an investigation into Chicago and three other cities with Democratic mayors, requesting they all appear to answer questions on what he described as “their misguided and obstructionist policies” blocking local police from immigration enforcement.
Trump administration sues Chicago in latest crackdown on `sanctuary’ cities
The Trump administration is suing Chicago over what are known as sanctuary laws. The administration claims the nation’s third-largest city “thwarts” federal efforts to enforce immigration laws.
Mayor Brandon Johnson agrees to testify before Congress on Chicago's sanctuary city policies
Mayor Brandon Johnson will travel to Washington, D.C., next month to testify at a congressional hearing on Chicago's status as a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) sent letters Johnson and the mayors for three other major cities – Boston,
Johnson to appear before Congress to discuss Chicago's status as a sanctuary city
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will appear before Congress next month to discuss the city’s status as a sanctuary city.
Brandon Johnson Will Testify to Congress About Chicago’s Sanctuary City Status on March 5
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s appearance is likely to represent a flashpoint in the ongoing battle with the GOP-controlled U.S House and the Trump administration, which is attempting to strip self-proclaimed sanctuary cities of all federal funding.
Mayor Johnson to appear before Congress to discuss Chicago's status as a sanctuary city
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will appear before Congress next month to discuss the city’s status as a sanctuary city.
Brandon Johnson to testify before Congress on Chicago's sanctuary city status
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will be "pressed" for answers about the city's status as a sanctuary city during an upcoming Congressional hearing in Washington, D.C.
Governor JB Pritzker responds to 'garbage' DOJ lawsuit over sanctuary city policies
A fired-up Governor JB Pritzker is going after President Donald Trump and the Department of Justice over that immigration ...
Trump's Justice Department sues Gov. JB Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson over sanctuary status
President Donald Trump’s Justice Department is suing Gov. JB Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle for allegedly interfering w ...