Chicago Pushing to House Illegals in Kmart Building
In response to growing concerns from residents of the South Side that Chicago is not able to accommodate migrants at its Southwest Side Kmart, Chicago temporarily suspended efforts to do so. focusing on illegal immigrants Over the city’s residents.
The Kmart West Lawn shelter was to be opened in February. But, due to community demands for transparency, it was delayed. The Chicago city government.
“I have serious questions and concerns about the safety and humanity of the proposed Kmart facility and its amenities,” Angie Guerrero-Cuellar, a state representative, spoke to the Chicago Sun-Times. “I have asked state agencies to pause this project until they can ensure this facility is constructed into adequate housing for young migrant families.”
“I have major concerns for the safety of the local community and the people who will be housed at this location,” A resident spoke out for the outlet.
As an example: “sanctuary city,” Chicago offers protection to undocumented migrants from federal enforcement and is open to all regardless of immigration status. (Fox 32 Chicago)
At this moment, it is not known when the building will open to migrants.
After opening the former James Wadsworth elementary school, in Chicago’s Woodlawn, as temporary refuge for migrants, the city faced backlash. Despite neighbors’ resistance, the building opened in February. “willing to be arrested” In their protest against the project.
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Residents of the neighborhood stood in front of the migrant-filled buses, urging the city to provide resources to locals rather than the migrants.
A few dozen Woodlawn neighborhood residents gathered to protest a proposal to shelter migrants at James Wadsworth Elementary School in Chicago. (Fox 32 Chicago)
“The community feels disrespected, they feel as though they were not included, and they need answers today,” resident Jennifer Maddox told Fox 32.
Another resident called out Democratic Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who is up for reelection on Feb. 28: “There is a lack of resources in our community, we don’They don’t have to be suckered by anyone else. “We’re tired, Ms. Lightfoot,” said she.
“The city wasn’t transparent with the residents – us – and we are not going to be transparent with them,” As he protested, Andre Smith spoke to the Chicago Sun-Times. “They didn’t work with us, so we’re not working with them. We’re not moving; we’re willing to be arrested.”
Chicago police officers were present at the scene as three buses full of migrants arrived at the school.
Migrants board an unchartered bus that travels to Chicago, despite being stopped by the Migrant Welcome Center, El Paso (Texas), on Sept. 22, 2022. (Paul Ratje)
By October 2022, about 3,667 Illegal Migrants Thousands of people continue to travel from Texas to the Democrat-run cities, as evidenced by President Joe Biden’s open-border policies.
Illinois Democrat Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a proclamation of disaster in October to provide resources for migrants being bussed into the state.
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