Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Saturday prohibiting city police from collaborating with federal agents or National Guard troops if President Trump deploys them to Chicago.
Johnson said the directive prevents police from being “deputized” for federal patrols, arrests, immigration enforcement, or checkpoints, stressing that officers will only enforce state and local laws. The order also requires police to remain in uniform, follow body camera rules, and identify themselves clearly to distinguish local officers from federal personnel.
The mayor argued that unauthorized deployments undermine democracy and civil liberties, warning against “tanks in our streets” or residents “disappeared by federal agents.” He said the city may pursue lawsuits to block federal action.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has also rejected federal troop involvement as “unconstitutional” and “un-American.” Trump dismissed the Democratic leaders as “incompetent.” The White House criticized Johnson’s order as a partisan stunt.
