Calls for Removal of Chicago Alderman Accused of Bullying and Physically Restraining Colleague
Members of the City Council's Black Caucus in Chicago are calling for Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa to resign from his leadership position after allegedly physically restraining Ald. Emma Mitts during a Council meeting. The Caucus condemned Ramirez-Rosa's actions as "bullying" and highlighted the challenges faced by African-American women in the Council. Ramirez-Rosa, who chairs the Council's Zoning Committee, has not responded to the accusations. The incident underscores racial tensions in the city and comes as Chicago grapples with issues related to immigration and disinvestment in Black communities. The Council is set to meet again on Tuesday.