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Chicago’s crime record has been a national embarrassment, with Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor J.D. Pritzker prioritizing protections for illegal aliens over law-abiding residents. But federal authorities are signaling that those days are over.
Over the weekend, President Trump posted an AI-generated image on Truth Social showing himself standing before the Chicago skyline, helicopters hovering overhead. The caption referenced the iconic Apocalypse Now line, saying he loves “the smell of deportations in the morning.”
Homan made it clear that Chicago is just the beginning of a nationwide crackdown on sanctuary cities. “We’ve got to send additional resources to the problem areas, which are sanctuary cities,” he said. “The National Guard is always on the table.” He described the Guard as a potential “force multiplier” if local authorities continue obstructing federal enforcement.
Predictably, Chicago’s leaders responded with desperate damage control. Mayor Johnson and Governor Pritzker have been racing to protect the illegal aliens their administration has long shielded.
The city’s Office of Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights even launched a new website aimed at helping illegal aliens avoid federal enforcement. A press release described the effort as ensuring residents have “access to services and guidance in the face of potential enforcement.” Translation: helping people evade federal law.
Governor Pritzker took to X on Saturday, warning Illinois residents about the incoming federal operations. “Know your rights, Illinois,” he wrote, sharing an infographic stating, “Everyone has constitutional rights regardless of immigration status!” Notice the consistent focus on illegal aliens, while the safety and rights of American citizens, victimized by crime and lawlessness, remain unaddressed.
Trump highlighted the need for federal intervention during a Rose Garden event on Friday. He pointed to the dramatic drop in crime in Washington, D.C., after federal authorities took charge. “We’re going to make Chicago look like this,” he said, referencing the improvements in the nation’s capital.
Chicago’s sanctuary policies have long allowed illegal aliens to avoid federal law, forcing citizens to pay the price with rising crime and stretched public resources. The city, along with Illinois state policies, actively obstruct federal agents, making enforcement nearly impossible—until now.
Across the nation, 22 cities and counties operate as sanctuaries, along with 13 states with laws that limit cooperation with federal authorities. This isn’t merely a policy debate; it’s a direct challenge to the rule of law.
Trump also confirmed that New Orleans will be the first red-state sanctuary city to face federal enforcement, proving this is about law, not politics. The standoff between the White House and sanctuary jurisdictions has been brewing for months, and now enforcement is moving forward.
Homan and Trump understand what Democrat leaders refuse to acknowledge: law and order cannot exist when local governments shield those who broke federal law. Chicago is set to become the prime example of what happens when sanctuary cities finally face consequences.
After years of prioritizing illegal aliens over citizens, federal authorities are finally asserting control. Law and order are back in charge.
