Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Blocks Federal Cooperation Amid Surge in Weekend Shootings
City Clashes with Trump Administration Following Sweeping Executive Order
Chicago’s ongoing struggle with gun violence took a new political turn over Labor Day weekend as Mayor Brandon Johnson issued an executive order limiting cooperation between the city’s police force and federal authorities. The move comes after a particularly violent weekend that left dozens injured and several dead, underscoring the city’s persistent struggle to curb shootings.
Announcing the order at a press conference alongside Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Johnson framed the decision as a step toward protecting community rights and ensuring transparency within the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Under the new directive, Chicago police officers are barred from participating in National Guard patrols, federal arrests, or immigration enforcement operations. The order further mandates that all officers must be clearly identifiable while on duty — wearing CPD insignia, name badges, …
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