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Chicago police leaders reiterate refusal to aid federal immigration enforcement, cite policy and consent-decree progress
Summary
Deputy Mayor Gary Gatewood and CPD leadership told the Police Board that Chicago will not assist federal immigration enforcement, pointing to the Welcoming City ordinance and Special Order SO6-1403; CPD also reported gains in consent-decree compliance and announced community training observation days.
Deputy Mayor Gary Gatewood told the Chicago Police Board on Oct. 16 that the city has seen an increased presence of federal agents but will not assist with immigration enforcement because Chicago is a "welcoming city." Gatewood said the mayor's office launched a Protect Chicago website with 'know your rights' and homelessness resources and that the city is preparing for a large, expected peaceful protest this weekend.
"We operate under the welcoming city ordinance," Gatewood said, adding the mayor's office worked with the Department of Law, CPD and immigrant-rights staff to assemble public…
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