Chicago mayor defends ICE order, calls for progressive revenue from state taxpayers

(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has clarified his stance about the Cook County State’s Attorney’s support for his executive order directing police to refer federal immigration agents for prosecution.

When Johnson signed the order last Saturday, he said Burke’s office was in “complete support” of it.

Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke responded in a social media post.

“Mayor Johnson’s statement is not true. The CCSAO did not receive the Executive Order until it was released to the public,” Burke said.

The state’s attorney added that her office does not provide legal approval of any matter until they review it.

At a city hall press briefing on Tuesday, the mayor was asked about Burke’s comments and said he did not have authority over the state’s attorney.

“I have a responsibility and authority to direct my police department to not only identify ICE agents but also to collect evidence and to mak...