Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson Issues ‘Right to Protest’ Order in Response to ICE Crackdown

CHICAGO (WLS) — On Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed the “Right to Protest” executive order.

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The mayor’s office said the order seeks to protect the free speech rights of every Chicagoan.

The order establishes that “even in the face of interference from the federal government,” Chicago police will protect Chicagoans’ First Amendment rights.

Johnson’s order directs that, if federal law enforcement disrupts lawful protest activity, CPD will collaborate with protest organizers to develop an alternative plan.

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Last month, Johnson signed the “Protecting Chicago” executive order against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and potential National Guard deployment in the Chicago area.

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