Johnson has repeatedly reaffirmed Chicago’s status as a sanctuary city, rejecting federal intervention. But residents like Easley say the policies place an unfair burden on taxpayers.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson told a ... set a goal of holding the mayors “accountable” for “sanctuary city” policies they say result in increased crime and other ills.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican members of Congress hammered four Democratic mayors Wednesday about their so-called sanctuary city policies ... the reality that Chicago’s crime rates are trending ...