# Submission of public question by referendum to voters at November 3, 2026 general election on whether City shall pursue all lawful means to recover financial compensation from the federal government for the costs and economic harm caused by the Donald Trump administration's ICE operations to recover lost tax revenue, public safety response costs, and services provided to residents and families affected

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- Record number: **R2026-0026834**
- Type: Resolution; category: City Council
- Status: Final (Adopted)
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: [Committee on Committees and Rules](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/committees-and-rules)
- Submitted Date: Jul 8, 2026
- Introduction Date: Jul 9, 2026
- Final Action Date: Jul 22, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=CC1D598F-D07A-F111-AB0D-001DD80C6696)

## Timeline

- Jul 9, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Committees and Rules. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Jul 15, 2026: Deferred and Published, City Council. On request of Alderperson Beale and Alderperson Napolitano, the matter was Deferred and Published.
- Jul 22, 2026: Adopted, City Council (46 yea, 1 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/AA0648B8-8A80-F111-AB0E-001DD80216AA). On motion of Alderperson Hall, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the resolution was Adopted.

## Documents

- [7.15.26 CCR Report to Council - Item 10.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/6797c908-f9ec-4f51-96a9-164186dd45db.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [Midway Blitz Referendum\_UPDATED.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/fd598d16-4d38-4c28-bbab-61ddfe46940e.pdf) (Legislation)
- [R2026-0026834 Transmittal Letter\_ICE.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/4279b2e8-ceb3-44e0-8a77-f10cbc8a8621.pdf) (Miscellaneous)

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