City Council Votes 28-21 to Rid CPD of Officers With Ties to Extremist Groups

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Original Load Date May 20, 2026, 7:02 p.m.
Last Updated May 20, 2026, 7:02 p.m.
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The Chicago City Council voted 28-21 Wednesday to approve a measure designed to rid the Chicago Police Department of officers with ties to hate groups and far- right extremist organizations. [ The ordinance crafted by Ald. Matt Martin ][1] (47th Ward) bans officers from “actively participating” in ...