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Brandon Johnson is testifying in DC on Chicago's sanctuary city status. Here's what to know.
The hearing begins Wednesday at 9 a.m. Chicago time. Here's how to watch and what to know about the mayor's testimony.
From Trump's electoral win to now: Chicago's sanctuary city status tested amid ICE arrests
Since President Trump returned to the White House, his administration has moved swiftly to enact a large-scale immigration enforcement agenda, with Chicago emerging as a key battleground.
Chicago’s Sanctuary City Protections Face Crucible Moment as Mayor Brandon Johnson Set to Testify Before Congress
The scale of the challenges that confronted Mayor Brandon Johnson during his first 20 months in office is likely to be eclipsed Wednesday, when he is scheduled to testify in front of the U.S. House Oversight Committee about the city’s self-proclaimed status as a sanctuary city.
Sanctuary city mayors, including Chicago’s Brandon Johnson, to face Congress amid immigration tensions
Mayors of Chicago, NYC, Boston and Denver are preparing to defend their cities' sanctuary status, a policy that has faced increased security under the Trump administration.
Former Chicago Mayors Rahm Emanuel and Lori Lightfoot are helping Brandon Johnson prepare for DC testimony
Old foes appear to put aside Chicago Democratic politics to help Johnson prepare for a Republican-led hearing in Congress.
With Brandon Johnson Set to Appear, What Happened the Last Time a Chicago Mayor Testified Before Congress
Former Mayor Richard M. Daley traveled to the nation’s capital twice as mayor. His successors, Mayors Rahm Emanuel and Lori Lightfoot, never made the trip in their official roles.
Is Mayor Brandon Johnson ready to defend Chicago's sanctuary city law to Congress?
Former Congressman Luis Gutierrez believes whatever Mayor Brandon Johnson says to Congress could be used against him and Chicago and could lead to federal funds being withheld.
Peter Cunningham: ​Some advice for sanctuary city mayors before they testify in Washington
Republicans in Congress will use their hearing to humiliate blue city mayors, please the White House and fire up Donald Trump’s MAGA base.
Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson prepares to testify at the House Oversight Committee hearing on sanctuary cities
Mayor Johnson's Chief Of Staff Cristina Pacione-Zayas joined the WGN Evening News to talk about the hearing and more.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to testify in congressional hearing this week
Mayor Brandon Johnson arrived in Washington, D.C. on Sunday ahead of a Congressional hearing Democrats expect will be light on policy and heavy on political theater. Johnson, who will testify about the city’s sanctuary city status before a Republican-led House committee,
Ald. Desmon Yancy: Chicago demands more from you, Mayor Johnson
As I look back over the past two years, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has been the opposite of what we hoped for.
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How Chicago has managed the migrant influx: A deep dive before Johnson’s congressional hearing
Ahead of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's testimony in Washington, D.C., here’s a detailed look at migrant arrivals and key developments in the city and suburbs since 2022.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson prepares for contentious hearing on Capitol Hill
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will testify before Congress tomorrow on the city's sanctuary city policies. Posted: March 4, 2025 | Last updated: March 4, 2025 ...
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Nearly 80% of Chicago residents disapprove of Mayor Brandon Johnson
The poll’s results come as Johnson has been at odds with the city government and has overhauled leadership at Chicago Public Schools. California sheriff says he will work with ICE ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson agrees to testify before Congress on Chicago's sanctuary city policies
CHICAGO (CBS) --Mayor Brandon Johnson will travel to Washington ... They also endanger ICE agents who are forced to take more difficult enforcement actions in jurisdictions that refuse to ...