Mayor of Crime Ridden City Reaffirms Sanctuary City Status
August 4, 2023 | Illinois
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson downplayed the arrest of about 40 juveniles in the city this past weekend, pushing back at a reporter’s use of the word “mob.” He also reaffirmed the city’s “sanctuary city” status for foreign nationals.
According to Chicago police data, last weekend saw 29 separate shooting incidents throughout the city, which resulted in 47 people being shot and five who died.
Holiday weekends have resulted in large gatherings and high crime in Chicago, as 74 people were shot during the Father’s Day weekend, and an additional 33 people were shot over the Independence Day weekend.
Johnson also discussed the migrant surge in the city and reaffirmed his stance on keeping Chicago’s sanctuary status, meaning officials won’t enforce federal immigration law. (Excerpt from Just the News.)
