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Chicago Launches KYRs Ad Campaign Across Transit System

Policy ID

CHI-ADM-2025-1-23

Local Response

Chicago

Administrative

KYRs

Short Description

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Transit Authority launched a KYR ad campaign on screens across the city’s transit system to help prepare residents on how to respond if they encounter federal immigration agents. The ads were displayed on over 400 screens across the CTA system and included a QR code directing riders to the City’s Know Your Rights campaign website.

Date Adopted

01/23/2025

Updates

The city relaunched this campaign in the summer in response to increased enforcement.

References

Full Resource Link

Press Release

See Also

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Issues Guidance on Immigration Enforcement to Day Care Facilities

Chicago Public Schools Shared Student/Family Resources for Increased Federal Agent Presence in Chicago

Chicago Mayor Signs “Protecting Chicago Initiative” Executive Order to Make Immigration Information and Resources Available to All

Executive Order