Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnsonon Sunday, he doubled down on his pledge to oppose President-elect Trump's sweeping reform aimed at removing dangerous illegal immigrants charged with crimes from the US as soon as he returns to the Oval Office in Monday.
In preparation for the change in government, the mayor's office confirmed the city will continue to comply with the 2017 Illinois Trust Act, which prohibits local law enforcement from participating in immigration enforcement.
On Sunday, his opposition continued to be heard loud and clear.
“Chicago stands strong: no matter the circumstances, our commitment to protect and support this city remains unwavering,” Johnson wrote in a social media post. “We will continue to fight for justice and the safety of all who call this place home.”
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The mayor also shared a comment he made back in November, after Trump won the election.
For about a minute and ten seconds, Johnson said he and other city officials are here to protect the people of Chicago, telling those in attendance that Trump's threats are not limited to immigrants and homeless families. documents, but also Black families.
He also accused Trump of seeking to destroy public education and “class opportunities for families who are descendants of slaves.”
“We're going to stand up, and we're going to protect the undocumented,” Johnson said. “We're going to protect Black people, brown people, Asian people… Listen, the anti-semitism that exists in this political space is unconscionable and dangerous.
“Whether it's anti-Black or antisemitic, 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.
Chicagoans ripped Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson in the face during a City Council meeting held to vote on his new property tax hike proposal. (Reuters/Vincent Alban)
Earlier this month, Johnson released guidelines for handling travel from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), if officers from the agency can enter city property.
Johnson's guidelines advise, “Contact your department's designated attorney or general counsel for additional guidance. Contact your highest-ranking officer or designated manager in the area and do not take any action until that person arrives.”
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Immigrants arrive in Chicago from Texas in 2022. (Fox News)
The guidelines state that requesting copies of warrants, does not allow ICE to enter “any private or 'listening' areas,” but does not interfere with any search, even if it is denied. There are other recommendations, which include taking notes and keeping written records at the same time.
Tens of thousands of illegal immigrants live in Chicago, although residents are asking city officials whether there are enough resources to care for them. More than 20,000 migrants have arrived in the city since August 2022, according to previous reports from the. Fox 32 Chicagoand thousands are living in shelters.
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The move sparked anger from residents after it was reported to cost the city $574.5 million through August 2022. At the last city council meeting on Dec. 3, residents objected to the property tax increase. about 60 million goods that were intended to help the authorities to overcome the financial crisis. A $1 billion budget shortfall late last year.
Joshua Q. Nelson of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.