Brandon Johnson is testifying in DC on Chicago's sanctuary city status. Here's what to know.
The hearing begins Wednesday at 9 a.m. Chicago time. Here's how to watch and what to know about the mayor's testimony.
Brandon Johnson argues sanctuary city law keeps Chicago safer in high-profile House testimony
The mayor is appearing before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee alongside mayors from New York City, Denver and Boston.
Mayor Brandon Johnson defends Chicago’s sanctuary laws in GOP-led congressional hearing
Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a forceful defense of Chicago’s history as a haven for immigrants during his opening statement before a Republican-led congressional hearing.
What Congress members got wrong — and right — about Chicago at the sanctuary city hearing
Here's a rundown of several key claims made during the hearing, and our reporting on the issues and numbers referenced by officials.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Stands Up to House Republicans
Mayor Brandon Johnson did the thing nearly every Chicagoan does whenever people — especially those who aren’t from here — start talking mess about the c
Chicago observers relieved a reserved Mayor Brandon Johnson achieved ‘a draw’ with congressional Republicans
Many Chicagoans were anxious when Mayor Brandon Johnson accepted an invitation to testify Wednesday before U.S. Congress on the city’s sanctuary policy.
Mayor Johnson Forcefully Defends Chicago’s Sanctuary Status During Congressional Hearing
Johnson faced numerous GOP attacks — including digs at his low approval rating — during Wednesday's hearing as both Republicans and Democrats used the opportunity to give political stump speeches on immigration.
Brandon Johnson to testify about Chicago's sanctuary city status
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will testify before Congress today about the city’s sanctuary policies, alongside mayors from Boston, Denver, and New York. Lawmakers are expected to scrutinize the impact of these policies,
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faces dizzying attacks at House sanctuary city hearing
Mayor Johnson and three other big-city mayors testified before the U.S. House Oversight Committee on their sanctuary city policies Wednesday. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports from Washington.
Mayor Brandon Johnson in D.C. to defend Chicago’s sanctuary city status at congressional hearing Wednesday
Mayor Brandon Johnson is in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, where he will defend Chicago’s sanctuary city status during a hearing before the House Oversight Committee focused on immigration policies.
Chicago mayor defends sanctuary city policies: 'We do not harbor criminals; we arrest them'
Mayor Brandon Johnson defended Chicago's sanctuary city status in his opening statements today to the House oversight committee.
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After Failures in the Courts, the GOP Is Threatening Sanctuary City Mayors
Still, throughout the day, GOP lawmakers attempted to paint sanctuary cities as unlawful, and several went so far as to ...
Chicago resident slams Democrats' attempts to 'racialize' immigration issues amid sanctuary city hearings
P-Rae Easley, a Chicago resident, says she feels Americans are at a "disadvantage" because of sanctuary city policies.