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Mayor Johnson Defends Reparations Task Force Amid Lawsuit

1/24/2026

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson defended the city's Reparations Task Force at a January 23, 2026 press conference.
He criticized Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, saying he has not benefited Black people through his judicial actions.
Judicial Watch has sued the city, and Johnson's office did not comment.
In 2024, Johnson established the task force to provide reparations, following Evanston as the first city to implement such a program.

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson defended the city's Reparations Task Force at a January 23, 2026 press conference.
He criticized Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, saying he has not benefited Black people through his judicial actions.
Judicial Watch has sued the city, and Johnson's office did not comment.
In 2024, Johnson established the task force to provide reparations, following Evanston as the first city to implement such a program.