Chicago Mayor Signs Order to Deter Trump’s Crackdown Threat (1)

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Saturday aimed at banning federal law-enforcement officers from wearing masks or disguises as he tries to head off a threat from President Donald Trump to expand his crime crackdown to the city.

Trump has called the Democratic-run city a “mess” and threatened to send in the National Guard as he did in Washington, DC, to fight crime and clear out homeless encampments. Federal agents have already been conducting immigration raids in cities across the country, prompting strong criticism from Democratic mayors and governors.

Johnson said his new order was aimed at protecting ...