Chicago Mayor Johnson unveils 'Abolish ICE' snowplow days after student allegedly murdered by illegal migrant
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday unveiled a snowplow named "Abolish ICE" in an effort to oppose the Trump administration's deportation campaign, less than a week after a local college...
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday unveiled a snowplow named "Abolish ICE" in an effort to oppose the Trump administration's deportation campaign, less than a week after a local college student was allegedly murdered by a man described by authorities as being in the U.S. illegally. The snowplow name was chosen among 13,000 submissions in the city's You Name a Plow contest. "This name derives from our city’s legacy of standing up for justice, dignity and the rights of all people, no matter where they come from," Johnson said in front of the city’s massive salt dome. "I want to take this moment to reiterate that Chicago does not want ICE on our streets, in our airports, nor in our city. Chicago believes in abolishing ICE." CHICAGO ACTIVIST TORCHES DEM CRIME POLICIES AFTER LOYOLA STUDENT'S MURDER: 'HOW MUCH MORE CAN WE TAKE?' " Abolish ICE " is a slogan used by progressive activists and politicians in opposition to enforcement actions conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Johnson has previously criticized the Trump administration’s use of ICE. In addition, he recently condemned the deployment of ICE agents to airports, including Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, to assist the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The unveiling of the snowplow came days after Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman was killed last week, allegedly by a Venezuelan migrant . Jose Medina, 25, who was charged in the alleged killing, was captured by U.S. Border Patrol May 9, 2023, and subsequently released into the U.S. under the Biden administration. ILLINOIS GOV. PRITZKER ADMITS 'REAL FAILURES' AS SLAIN CHICAGO STUDENT'S HOMETOWN PAYS TRIBUTE IN LIGHTS Johnson was questioned about Gorman's murder during Wednesday's unveiling and whether he considered rescheduling the event given the timing. "This is a terrible tragedy," he said. "This tragedy is not going to deter us from our work. In fact, it's going to challenge us all to double down on our…