US EditionChicago mayor tells police to probe allegations of illegal activity by immigration agents
Mayor Johnson's order directs Chicago police to investigate federal immigration agents' misconduct and preserve evidence for felony referrals amid concerns over rights violations.
- On Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, the Illinois Accountability Commission submitted its first report urging prosecutions of federal officers involved in Operation Midway Blitz.
- The enforcement campaign in Chicago detained thousands, most without criminal records, and repeatedly deployed tear gas and pepper spray, raising legal questions.
- Garrett Graff testified on Jan. 30 that Customs and Border Protection has long been troubled, with at least 4,913 officers arrested, while NBC 5 Investigates found agents used ChatGPT and Mobile Fortify, confirmed by DHS.
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order on Saturday, Jan. 31 to direct the Chicago Police Department to document agents' actions, preserve evidence, and refer it to the state's attorney's office for potential prosecution.
- Rubén Castillo urged state-law changes, saying `Definitely, it seems we need some changes in state law to encourage local officials to actually prosecute agents who are conducting misdeeds, because it seems like the federal government is not going to do that`; the panel plans further hearings in the coming months.
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Chicago Mayor Threatens to Arrest ICE Agents in Major Escalation - Patriot Newsfeed
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson escalated his confrontation with federal immigration authorities over the weekend, issuing a warning that has quickly drawn national attention and sharp criticism from law enforcement. The progressive Democrat announced that his administration intends to direct the Chicago Police Department to investigate and potentially seek the arrest of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers if he believes they have broken …
Racist Chicago mayor puts ICE ‘on notice’ that they will be prosecuted · American Wire News
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson put federal immigration agents “on notice” with an order that will allow investigations and prosecutions. The Democrat signed an executive order targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, titled “ICE On Notice,” which “makes Chicago the first city to create infrastructure to investigate and refer federal agents for criminal prosecution,” according to a press release. “Nobody is above the law. There is no …
The Windy City: Chicago Mayor Johnson Puts “ICE on Notice” … of Meaningless Gesture
I have long been a critic of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who has been a disaster for my home city. From moronic proposed taxes to racist comments, Johnson has brought some of the greatest devastation to the city since the Great Fire. Deeply unpopular, he often uses race-baiting commentary or gimmicks to distract voters. The latest is his chest-pounding press conference where he declared “we are putting ICE on notice in our city.” The threat …
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