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Chicago mayor says police will not aid federal troops or agents
Reuters ^ | August 30, 20254:46 PM CDT | Susan Heavey

Posted on 08/30/2025 3:57:55 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum

Summary

WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Chicago police will not collaborate with any National Guard troops or federal agents if U.S. President Donald Trump deploys them to the city in coming days as threatened, Mayor Brandon Johnson said on Saturday.

The Democratic mayor, surrounded by other city leaders, signed an executive order aimed at preparing Chicago for any U.S. enforcement operation as Trump has done in Los Angeles and Washington, and urged the Republican president to reverse course.

"This is about making sure that we are prepared," he told reporters as he signed the order, adding that the order aimed to offer "real, clear guidance" to city government workers and "all the Chicagoans of how we can stand up against this tyranny."

The executive order says that Chicago police officers will continue to enforce state and local laws but will not assist with any patrols, arrests or other law enforcement actions alongside federal officers, including the National Guard.

It also directs city police to wear their official police uniforms, continue to identify themselves, follow body camera procedures and not to wear masks to clearly distinguish themselves from any federal operations, according to a copy of the order.

"The deployment of federal military forces in Chicago without the consent of local authorities undermines democratic norms, violates the City’s sovereignty, threatens civil liberties, and risks escalating violence rather than securing the..."

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Front Page News; Government; Politics/Elections; US: Illinois
KEYWORDS: aliens; chicago; corruption; obstruction

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1 posted on 08/30/2025 3:57:55 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
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These democrat mayors are just begging for damage to their cities...


2 posted on 08/30/2025 4:01:38 PM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC.....Patriotically Correct)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

These democrat mayors are just begging for damage to their cities...


3 posted on 08/30/2025 4:01:48 PM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC.....Patriotically Correct)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

His people or his party. I can see what choice he has made...


4 posted on 08/30/2025 4:01:57 PM PDT by fhayek
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Chicago is one of the most dangerous cities on the planet.

And democrats want it to remain that way.


5 posted on 08/30/2025 4:03:11 PM PDT by SpaceBar
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

From here on out every murder in Chicago is on Brandon.


6 posted on 08/30/2025 4:04:02 PM PDT by TigersEye (The Golden Age of MAGA is upon us!)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Wanna bet, Mayor Conehead?

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7 posted on 08/30/2025 4:05:11 PM PDT by Lurker ( Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

They love their crime.


8 posted on 08/30/2025 4:06:20 PM PDT by Telepathic Intruder
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Always takes a day or two to get that song out of my head.


9 posted on 08/30/2025 4:06:44 PM PDT by SpaceBar
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They thrive on it…..but now theyre opposed to federal overreach? 😂

A gameplan to fight law enforcement instead of one to stop crime….

What else is there to say…..


10 posted on 08/30/2025 4:11:28 PM PDT by MrRelevant
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

And what is this affirmative action hire going to do if the entire police force stands against him and helps the NG?

Fire them all?

Where the hell is the police union?


11 posted on 08/30/2025 4:12:10 PM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.,)
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Take a walk on Michigan Avenue, the Magnificent Mile. 25 percent vacancy rates, the six story Water Tower Place has just a few stores left, you can feel the emptiness. This guy has a real talent for governing (ruining) the city Mayor Daley created.


12 posted on 08/30/2025 4:13:55 PM PDT by laconic
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

No masks? Let’s go Brandon.


13 posted on 08/30/2025 4:15:06 PM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: MrRelevant

They hate Trump so much that they don’t care if their city and people are torn all to h*ll......


14 posted on 08/30/2025 4:15:10 PM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC.....Patriotically Correct)
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To: MrRelevant

They hate Trump so much that they don’t care if their city and people are torn all to h*ll......


15 posted on 08/30/2025 4:15:10 PM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC.....Patriotically Correct)
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To: MrRelevant

They hate Trump so much that they don’t care if their city and people are torn all to h*ll......


16 posted on 08/30/2025 4:15:10 PM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC.....Patriotically Correct)
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Sorry about the multiple posts...


17 posted on 08/30/2025 4:16:44 PM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC.....Patriotically Correct)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

The democrats love all the crime they can get ,gives them a warm feeling all over


18 posted on 08/30/2025 4:20:10 PM PDT by butlerweave (Fateh)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

great, then you will get no federal funds.


19 posted on 08/30/2025 4:25:46 PM PDT by TexasFreeper2009
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Can’t interfere with the city counsel’s 10%


20 posted on 08/30/2025 4:30:14 PM PDT by butlerweave (Fateh)
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