Chicago Alderman Ramirez-Rosa Resigns Amid Accusations of Harassment to Block Sanctuary City Vote

Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, a key ally of Mayor Brandon Johnson, steps down from leadership positions after allegedly trying to block Alderwoman Emma Mitts from a council meeting aimed at discussing Chicago's sanctuary city status.

• Chicago Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, a key ally of Mayor Brandon Johnson, has resigned from his leadership positions after accusations of harassment towards Alderwoman Emma Mitts.
• Ramirez-Rosa attempted to prevent Mitts and other aldermen from attending a City Council meeting to vote on whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.
• The Black Caucus denounced Ramirez-Rosa's actions as 'bullying' and called for him to be stripped of his leadership roles.
• After a chaotic and contentious meeting, Alderman Scott Waguespack reported that Ramirez-Rosa had 'physically blocked' Mitts from entering the city council chamber.
• The controversy has highlighted divisions within the Democratic Party over open border policies and the sanctuary status of cities like Chicago.

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