In a display of force aimed at increasing arrests and generating publicity, the administration targeted the nation’s largest city, where sanctuary policies limit cooperation with ICE.
As the federal crackdown on immigration continues​, Mayor Eric Adams has been summoned to Washington to testify on New York City's sanctuary city status.
DHS Secretary Noem rode alongside federal agents targeting a high-profile Venezuelan gang member during immigration enforcement in the Bronx.
On Monday, Mayor Brandon Johnson received a letter from Washington, D.C., that states, in summary, that Chicago and other cities like it — notably Denver, New York and Boston, all of which hold sanctuary city status like Chicago — are being investigated by the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bathhouse was issued a construction permit for a new, 3-story building in Chicago’s West Loop, designed by Gensler. This permit gives the client and contractors permission to break ground and begin construction.
That’s the lowest approval rating on record for a Windy City mayor. Now residents are exploring how they might change state law to recall Johnson. As in Chicago, crime was overwhelmingly the most important issue in New York’s 2021 mayoral election.
Milk Bar's first in the Midwest -- was originally announced last year, with organizers initially saying it would open in the fall of 2024.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined federal agents Tuesday in New York City to announce the arrests of immigrants wanted on criminal charges, including a man accused of kidnapping who was seen on a viral video entering a Colorado apartment with reputed gang members.
The U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has asked four Democrat mayors, including Chicago’s Brandon Johnson, to testify as part of an investigation into “sanctuary city” policies. Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky) sent a letter to Johnson and the mayors of Boston,
Schools, churches and shops are feeling the chilling effect of the fear of deportation. One minister said fewer congregants were showing up for services.
Super Bowl LIX is already proving to offer serious star power, with ad spots led by Chris Pratt, Eugene Levy, Michelle Rodriguez and even a When Harry Met Sally reunion with Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal.