# Call for support of immigrant communities, racial justice, and constitutional freedoms and opposition of military presence in Chicago

[Legislation tracker](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/tracker) › [Immigrant and Refugee Rights](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/immigrant-and-refugee-rights) › [22nd Ward: Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22)

- Record number: **SR2025-0019181**
- Type: Resolution; category: Committee/Public Hearings
- Status: Council Consideration (Deferred and Published)
- Sponsor: [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22nd Ward)
- Co-sponsors (20): [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31st Ward), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46th Ward), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30th Ward), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26th Ward), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14th Ward), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49th Ward), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43rd Ward), [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1st Ward), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44th Ward), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48th Ward), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47th Ward), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39th Ward), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35th Ward), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12th Ward), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4th Ward), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33rd Ward), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40th Ward), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36th Ward), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32nd Ward), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/immigrant-and-refugee-rights)
- Submitted Date: Aug 29, 2025
- Introduction Date: Sep 25, 2025
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=99B754F9-1985-F011-B4CB-001DD809D5B0)

## Impact report

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This resolution states the City Council's opposition to a threatened federal military deployment in Chicago and reaffirms that Chicago will remain a Welcoming City for immigrants.

**Who it affects**

- **Immigrant residents**: The Council affirms Chicago will stay a Welcoming City and says the City will not voluntarily help federal actions that violate the Welcoming City Ordinance, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
- **Chicago Police Department officers**: The Council calls on the department not to assign officers to joint patrols or arrests with military or National Guard units doing civil immigration enforcement, while still allowing lawful work with agencies like the FBI, DEA, and ATF.
- **Black and working-class neighborhoods**: The Council pledges to defend these neighborhoods against what it calls authoritarian attempts to criminalize residents.
- **People attending parades and festivals**: The resolution says a military presence during upcoming parades and festivities would hinder participation and disrupt community life.
- **Residents who protest or assemble**: The Council asks the Mayor and Corporation Counsel to use legal and legislative means to protect the right to peacefully assemble, protest, and receive due process.

**What changes**

- The City Council formally condemns the President's threat to deploy military forces in Chicago.
- The City states it will not voluntarily assist federal actions that violate residents' rights or the Welcoming City Ordinance, to the extent the law allows.
- Police are asked not to join patrols or arrests with military or National Guard units doing civil immigration enforcement.
- Police may still cooperate lawfully with federal agencies like the FBI, DEA, and ATF.
- The Mayor and Corporation Counsel are asked to pursue legal action against federal efforts that violate residents' rights.

**Where**: 22nd Ward; 14th Ward

## Timeline

- Sep 25, 2025: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Oct 15, 2025: Substituted, Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights. The matter was substituted in Committee.
- Oct 15, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Oct 16, 2025: Deferred and Published, City Council. On request of Alderperson Vasquez and Alderperson Rodriguez, the matter was Deferred and Published.

## Documents

- [Protect Chicago Resolution Edit 2.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/a03a3c5b-4f69-464c-a59f-9c505735632c.pdf) (Legislation)
- [SR2025-0019181 Substitute Resolution\_v1.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/f7c693e8-cf48-4184-89b8-0e714a0d70a7.pdf) (Legislation)
- [SR2025-0019181 Substitute Resolution\_v2.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/701d793c-9895-4aa1-8f2a-47938790bc71.pdf) (Legislation)

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