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Chicago Mayor Johnson Advocates Amnesty After Teen's Murder

4/3/2026

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Brandon Johnson, the mayor of Chicago, reiterated his call for amnesty for illegal aliens at a press conference after the murder of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old.
He said such measures would protect immigrant rights.
Gorman's family condemned Johnson's response, saying it trivialized their loss.
Jose Medina-Medina has been charged with murder and related offenses in connection with the incident.
Medina-Medina allegedly entered the United States illegally.

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Brandon Johnson, the mayor of Chicago, reiterated his call for amnesty for illegal aliens at a press conference after the murder of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old.
He said such measures would protect immigrant rights.
Gorman's family condemned Johnson's response, saying it trivialized their loss.
Jose Medina-Medina has been charged with murder and related offenses in connection with the incident.
Medina-Medina allegedly entered the United States illegally.