Chicago Mayor Signs 'Right To Protest' Order As ICE's 'Operation Midway Blitz' Sparks Citywide Pushback

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed a "Right to Protest" executive order directing CPD to coordinate with organizers and shield lawful demonstrations from federal interference after the Trump administration launched 'Operation Midway Blitz,' an ICE-led enforcement surge. The order aims to preserve First Amendment rights while city officials prepare legal and operational responses to federal deployments staged from nearby facilities.