CHICAGO - Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday signed an executive order on Saturday aimed at protecting the constitutional rights of Chicagoans amid fears that the Trump administration will deploy National Guard troops to the city.

The signing comes amid fears of the Trump administration deploying National Guard troops to combat crime in the city, and more immigration enforcement activity.

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The executive order, titled the "Protecting Chicago Initiative," aims to inform residents of their rights and how to "utilize legal action and legislation to prevent any attempts to systemically violate the rights of Chicagoans."

Johnson emphasized that the order aims to help residents distinguish between local police officers and federal agents who may come to the city. The order re

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