Truth In The Morning: ICE-Free Chicago (Hour 1)

The Legendary Duo of Homer Blow and Dame Ellzey kick the show off with breaking news from Chicago, where Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed a bold executive order declaring city-owned properties as “ICE-Free Zones.” The move aims to block federal immigration agents from using public spaces like school parking lots, libraries, and parks for enforcement operations. But can a city legally defy federal agencies? And will it work? Dame dives into the historical roots of Chicago’s sanctuary status and explains why the city has become a strategic hotspot for ICE under the Trump administration’s Operation Midway Blitz. The conversation heats up with a powerful clip of protesters clashing with ICE agents outside the Broadview detention facility—tear gas, rubber bullets, and arrests paint a vivid picture of resistance. We also bring you the latest updates from the ICE Tracker, showing real-time enforcement activity across the U.S., including hotspots in Chicago. Plus, hear from community members and legal experts on what this executive order means for immigrant families, law enforcement, and civil rights.