Mayor Moves to Oust CHA Board Head, Supreme Court Skeptical of Birthright Citizenship Plan

A tumultuous week in Chicago politics and the national spotlight on immigration policy

Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:39pm

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A fragmented, abstract painting in shades of blue, gray, and red, depicting the outline of a government building or legislative chamber in a fractured, geometric style, conveying a sense of political tension.The Supreme Court's skeptical review of the president's birthright citizenship plan adds to the ongoing political turmoil surrounding immigration policy.Chicago Today

In a busy week of local and national news, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson moved to oust the head of the Chicago Housing Authority's board, while the U.S. Supreme Court expressed skepticism over the president's plan to curtail birthright citizenship. Additionally, a meeting of Chicago's police oversight commission turned tumultuous as protesters called out the police superintendent, and Chicago Public Schools finally appointed a permanent CEO after nearly a year.

Why it matters

These stories highlight the ongoing tensions and policy debates around issues like housing, immigration, and policing in Chicago and across the country. The mayor's move against the CHA board could have significant implications for the city's public housing, while the Supreme Court's skepticism of the president's birthright citizenship plan could impact immigration policy nationwide.

The details

Mayor Johnson is seeking to remove the head of the Chicago Housing Authority's board, claiming commissioners broke the law in hiring a new CEO against the mayor's wishes. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on the president's plan to limit birthright citizenship, with the justices expressing doubts about the proposal. In Chicago, a meeting of the police oversight commission grew tumultuous as protesters called out the police superintendent over allegations that officers aided federal immigration agents. And after nearly a year, Chicago Public Schools finally appointed a permanent CEO in Macquline King.

  • Mayor Johnson moved to oust the CHA board head this week.
  • The Supreme Court heard arguments on birthright citizenship this week.
  • The chaotic police oversight commission meeting took place this week.
  • Macquline King was appointed permanent CEO of Chicago Public Schools this week.

The players

Brandon Johnson

The mayor of Chicago who is seeking to remove the head of the Chicago Housing Authority's board.

Larry Snelling

The superintendent of the Chicago Police Department who faced criticism from protesters at a police oversight commission meeting.

Macquline King

The newly appointed permanent CEO of Chicago Public Schools after nearly a year of interim leadership.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This week's events underscore the ongoing challenges and debates around issues like housing, immigration, policing, and education in Chicago and across the country. The mayor's move against the CHA board, the Supreme Court's skepticism of the birthright citizenship plan, and the turmoil at the police oversight meeting all highlight the need for continued dialogue and policy solutions to address these complex and often contentious topics.