Chicago Mayor Faces Backlash Over Snowplow Named ‘Abolish ICE’ Following College Student’s Murder
Backlash erupted across Chicago and online after Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) unveiled a city snowplow named “Abolish ICE,” sparking criticism over the timing in the wake of Sheridan Gorman’s murder.
The unveiling was part of Chicago’s annual “You Name a Snowplow” contest, which received roughly 13,000 submissions.
About 70 percent of entries featured “Abolish ICE,” reflecting a coordinated push behind the slogan.
City officials framed the winning name as reflecting Chicago’s values, while critics argued the timing overshadowed the civic initiative, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
“This name derives from our city’s legacy of standing up for justice, dignity and the rights of all people no matter where they come from,” Johnson said. “I want to take this moment to reiterate that Chicago does not want ICE on our streets, in our airports nor in our city. Chicago believes in abolishing ICE.”
The unveiling was part of Chicago’s annual “You Name a Snowplow” contest, which received roughly 13,000 submissions.
About 70 percent of entries featured “Abolish ICE,” reflecting a coordinated push behind the slogan.
City officials framed the winning name as reflecting Chicago’s values, while critics argued the timing overshadowed the civic initiative, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
“This name derives from our city’s legacy of standing up for justice, dignity and the rights of all people no matter where they come from,” Johnson said. “I want to take this moment to reiterate that Chicago does not want ICE on our streets, in our airports nor in our city. Chicago believes in abolishing ICE.”
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