The Chicago Police Department (CPD) has announced that it will not comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order directing the arrest and deportation of illegal immigrants.
This statement came on Monday, following Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s reaffirmation of the city’s commitment to opposing Trump’s sweeping immigration reforms.
Recall that Trump had vowed to impose sweeping border security policies across the country.
Trump, who made his return to the White House on Monday, had also issued an executive order in that regard.
But despite Trump’s order to send illegal immigrants back to their countries, Chicago officials took a vow of their own to not comply.
Chicago police said the department does not document immigration status, nor does it share the immigration status of individuals with federal authorities.
“To be clear, the Chicago Police Department will not assist or intervene in civil immigration enforcement in accordance with the City of Chicago Municipal Code,” the police department’s statement read.
“As always, we will continue to enforce the law if a crime occurs, regardless of the citizenship status of those involved.”