21 h. ago Chicago shootings leave at least 7 dead, dozens more injured as city insists it doesn't need Trump's help

Chicago Labor Day weekend shootings killed seven people, as Mayor Brandon Johnson prohibited police collaboration with a proposed federal intervention.

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23 h. ago Local, state leaders push back against possible National Guard deployment to Chicago

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is expecting the National Guard to arrive in the city within days. To prepare, he has signed an executive order that requires outside forces to comply with city laws.

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37 h. ago As Noem confirms more ICE resources are heading to Chicago, mayor is defying crackdown

As Noem confirms more ICE resources are heading to Chicago, mayor is defying crackdown  Los Angeles Times

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38 h. ago Showdown Looms Between Illinois Democrats and Trump's Crime Crackdown in Chicago

A showdown looms this week between President Donald Trump and Illinois Democrats after Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Saturday demanding the president stand down on his intent to send troops to take on crime and illegal immigration in the Windy City. The post Showdown Looms Between Illinois Democrats and Trump’s Crime Crackdown in Chicago appeared first on Breitbart.

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39 h. ago Chicago's mayor pushes back as Trump administration readies immigration crackdown

Brandon Johnson signed an executive order barring the city's police from collaborating with federal officers on civil immigration enforcement operations, and U.S. military personnel on police patrols.

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40 h. ago Chicago’s Mayor Rejects Trump’s Plans to Send Troops to His City

Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago ordered local police officers not to aid the federal crackdown, ramping up the tensions between the White House and state and local officials.

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49 h. ago Chicago police will not collaborate with National Guard, federal agents if Trump moves on deployment: mayor

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order on Saturday to prohibit the city's police officers from collaborating with National Guard troops or federal agents.

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3 d. ago Brandon Johnson: Focusing on Chicago for Law Enforcement Is Due to 'Disdain for Working People'

On Friday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “The Briefing,” Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson stated that the Trump administration is focusing on Chicago for immigration enforcement and crime “because there’s clearly a disdain for working people.” And the actions aren’t about crime, but the The post Brandon Johnson: Focusing on Chicago for Law Enforcement Is Due to ‘Disdain for Working People’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Trump's looming Chicago takeover puts violent illegal immigrant crimes in spotlight: 'Incompetent mayor'

Chicago faces a possible National Guard deployment as the Trump administration targets blue cities after major arrests in Washington, D.C., including alleged gang members.

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5 d. ago Chicago Teamsters, backed by mayor, want ICE blocked without warrants in strike fight

Workers at the Mauser Packaging plant in Little Village seek assurances that ICE must display judge-signed warrants before accessing company property during strike.

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6 d. ago Trump says 'incompetent' Illinois governor, 'no better' Chicago mayor should call him for help with crime

President Donald Trump continued feuding with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as Democratic leaders in Illinois push back against Trump's crime crackdown.

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6 d. ago Illinois Democrat leaders blast Trump push to send National Guard to Chicago

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and other state leaders strongly oppose President Donald Trump's proposal to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago to address crime.

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6 d. ago Chicago mayor repeatedly dodges MSNBC questions about whether city needs more police

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson dodged several questions by MSNBC host Joe Scarborough on Tuesday about whether increased police presence in the city would help cut down on crime.

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7 d. ago WATCH: Illinois governor responds to potential use of military forces in Chicago

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker delivered a strong rebuke of President Trump’s potential deployment of the military to Chicago during a news conference on Monday.

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7 d. ago Gov. Pritzker Challenges Trump’s Threat to Send National Guard to Chicago

The Illinois governor pointed out that eight of the 10 states with the highest homicide rates are led by Republicans.

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7 d. ago Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson discusses Trump's threat to deploy National Guard

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about President Trump's threat to deploy the National Guard to his city.

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8 d. ago Chicago mayor calls Trump's National Guard plan 'most flagrant violation of our Constitution'

Mayor Brandon Johnson pushed back against Trump's National Guard plans for Chicago, citing 30% drop in homicides and concerns about eroding police-community trust.

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8 d. ago US official confirms Pentagon, President Donald Trump planning National Guard deployment in Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks

US official confirms Pentagon, President Donald Trump planning National Guard deployment in Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks  ABC7 Chicago

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8 d. ago 'Illegal and costly': Chicago's mayor blasts Trump's threat to deploy National Guard

President Trump suggested he will "straighten out" Chicago next. Mayor Brandon Johnson told NPR that would be "illegal and costly" — but said there are other ways the federal government could help.

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8 d. ago Rahm Emanuel: Trump Has Put Boots on the Ground in American Cities, Never Overseas

Sunday, on CNN’s "State of the Union," former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (D) said that President Donald Trump has only deployed the U.S. military "in American cities, never overseas." The post Rahm Emanuel: Trump Has Put Boots on the Ground in American Cities, Never Overseas appeared first on Breitbart.

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