Mayor Brandon Johnson Launches Protecting Chicago Website
illi News/10313012

Trending...
CHICAGO ~ Chicago Mayor Launches New Website to Protect Residents Amidst Federal Immigration Enforcement

Today, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the launch of a new website, "Protecting Chicago," which aims to provide residents with streamlined information and centralized resources as part of the Mayor's Protecting Chicago Initiative. This initiative comes in response to the increasing federal immigration enforcement and is a part of the city's efforts to ensure that Chicagoans are well-informed about their rights and have access to necessary resources.

According to Mayor Johnson, "Chicago is developing a national model for cities resisting unconstitutional overreach by the federal government." He believes that this new website will serve as a one-stop-shop for information and resources that will help every Chicagoan know their rights. The Mayor also emphasized that these efforts are crucial in preserving public safety, due process rights, and positive civic engagement.

The Protecting Chicago website, available at chicago.gov/protect, centralizes community resources prepared by the Office of Immigrant, Migrant and Refugee Rights (IMRR) and the Mayor's Office of Homelessness (MOH). It also includes information for those planning peaceful demonstrations in the city. The website offers Know Your Rights information in multiple languages such as Mandarin, French, Spanish, English, Haitian Creole, and Ukrainian.

More on illi News
Chief Homelessness Officer Sendy Soto stated that this initiative reaffirms the Mayor's commitment to providing support to every person experiencing homelessness in the city. She also mentioned that it builds upon the Mayor's Office of Homelessness' public-community readiness approach to ensure that people experiencing homelessness are aware of their rights and have access to necessary resources.

This announcement builds on the Mayor's expanded Know Your Rights campaign and IMRR's digital resources related to its Family Preparedness Campaign. These resources aim to provide immigrant, refugee, and mixed-status families with tools and guidance in case of family separation due to federal immigration enforcement.

Deputy Mayor for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Beatriz Ponce de Leon stated, "The Protecting Chicago website is another step forward towards ensuring that all Chicagoans, regardless of their immigration status, know and understand their rights." She emphasized the importance of providing every resident with the knowledge they need to be prepared and make informed decisions for themselves and their families.

More on illi News
This announcement comes in response to escalated operations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within Chicago. The Protecting Chicago initiative aims to provide accessible information and resources to all residents, regardless of background, immigration status, or neighborhood. It reaffirms the city's commitment to promoting the well-being of its communities and safeguarding the rights of all Chicagoans in response to threats arising from federal actions.

In addition to resources prepared by the city, the website also compiles relevant resources developed by community groups and local partners. It also includes background information on Mayor Johnson's Protecting Chicago executive order, which established a cross-departmental effort to protect the constitutional rights of Chicagoans amidst militarized immigration enforcement and possible National Guard deployment by the federal government into Chicago.

The launch of this new website is a significant step towards ensuring that all residents of Chicago are well-informed about their rights and have access to necessary resources amidst increasing federal immigration enforcement. The city remains committed to protecting its residents' safety and well-being while upholding their constitutional rights.

Filed Under: Government, City
Show All News | Disclaimer | Report Violation

0 Comments

Latest on illi News