An executive order directs the Chicago Police Department not to collaborate with federal agents on joint law enforcement patrols, arrest operations, or civil immigration enforcement. The order bars CPD personnel from being assigned to joint patrols, arrest operations, or other duties alongside federal law enforcement, military personnel, or National Guard units engaged in civil immigration enforcement, while allowing cooperation consistent with applicable law and existing intergovernmental agreements. The order follows a Department of Homeland Security memo requesting use of Naval Station Great Lakes north of Chicago as a base for immigration operations. Nearby suburbs could also be affected. The measure responds to federal plans including a National Guard deployment.
We have not called for this. Our people have not asked for this, but nevertheless, we find ourselves having to respond to this, and we find ourselves in a position where we must take immediate, drastic action to protect our people from federal overreach, Johnson said. Protecting Chicago will ensure that every chicagoan knows their rights, that every single family is prepared, and every part of city government is directed to protect the people of Chicago from federal action.
According to the mayor's order, Chicago police will not collaborate with federal agents on joint law enforcement patrols, arrest operations, or other law enforcement duties including civil immigration enforcement. The mayor's order states that no CPD personnel shall be assigned joint law enforcement patrols, arrest operations, or other law enforcement duties alongside federal law enforcement, or military personnel, or National Guard units engaging in civil immigration enforcement.
It also states that CPD may cooperate with federal law enforcement agencies consistent with applicable law and existing intergovernmental agreements. The order follows a memo from the Department of Homeland Security requesting use of the Naval Station Great Lakes north of Chicago as a home base for immigration operations in Chicago. Local officials said nearby suburbs could be affected, too. Separately, Trump has vowed to send the National Guard to Chicago to address crime, Politico reported.
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