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Brandon Johnson: “Would be the most flagrant violation of our Constitution in the 21st century.”

On the recordAugust 25, 2025
Would be the most flagrant violation of our Constitution in the 21st century.
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Brandon Johnson
Democratic · Illinois
Source
slate.com
Aug 25, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Mayor Johnson's response to Trump's proposal to send federal troops to Chicago.

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