ICE On Notice

ICE On Notice (Executive Order 2026-01) is an executive order signed by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson directing the Chicago Police Department to investigate and document alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents and refer evidence of felony violations to the Cook County State's Attorney's Office for prosecution. ^{[1] [2] [3]} Johnson stated on Twitter: “With today’s order, we are putting ICE on notice in our city. Chicago is leading the way as the first city to create infrastructure for holding ICE and CBP agents accountable for crimes against our communities”. ^[4] Executive Order 2026-01 was signed after months of federal immigration operations codenamed “Operation Midway Blitz.” ^{[5] [6]}

See also

• Soft secession

References

1. "Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs 'ICE On Notice' Executive Order, Directing CPD To Document Misconduct And Pursue Prosecution Of Federal Agents". Mayor's Press Office. Office of the Mayor. January 31, 2026.
2. Holmes, Evelyn (January 31, 2026). "MAYOR JOHNSON DIRECTS CHICAGO POLICE TO INVESTIGATE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AGENTS' ALLEGED MISCONDUCT". ABC7 Chicago Digital.
3. Wild, Whitney (31 January 2026). "Chicago mayor signs executive order calling on police to investigate federal immigration agents accused of misconduct". CNN.
4. Helmore, Edward (31 January 2026). "Chicago mayor orders police to investigate alleged illegal ICE activity in city". The Guardian.
5. Silverman, Hollie (January 31, 2026). "Chicago Mayor Signs 'ICE on Notice' Executive Order: What to Know". Newsweek.
6. Sulek, Marissa (January 31, 2026). "Johnson signs the "ICE On Notice" executive order, directing CPD to investigate, document violations by federal agents". CBS News.