The article discusses a recent press conference where Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson criticized the term "illegal aliens" as "nasty" and "racist" in response to a reporter's question regarding federal requests on migrant spending. It also explores emerging trends in international law, highlighting challenges in job competition, the impact of AI, and specific interests such as space law and international arbitration.

The article discusses Chicago's historical and contemporary resistance to federal immigration enforcement, paralleling the city's defiance of the Fugitive Slave Act in 1850 with current efforts to declare city-owned properties as "ICE-free zones." It emphasizes the moral choice of prioritizing justice and humanity over compliance with unjust federal laws.