Chicago Alderman Brian Hopkins blames President Biden for the rising crime rates and declining property values in the city, accusing him of keeping the border open
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
6:20 PM – Thursday, December 28, 2023
Chicago Democrat Alderman Brian Hopkins stated on Thursday’s “CNN News Central” program that the city simply cannot accommodate anymore asylum-seekers and that, due to this fact, “we’re seeing crime go up, property values go down,” and “we’re seeing communities destabilized.”
“Every day that goes by while we let the border remain open and while we let cities try to address this humanitarian crisis, it gets worse by the day,” he added.
“We’re seeing communities destabilized. We’re seeing an influx of new residents who simply don’t have a place to reside. The impact of the local shelters is having a detrimental effect on the quality of life for local residents. We’re seeing crime go up, property values go down. It’s creating a political crisis, as well as stress between communities. … We desperately need decompression in Chicago. We’ve got 30,000 migrants. We simply can’t handle any more. We’re not equipped for it,” Hopkins continued.
He added that a decompression strategy would include some illegal immigrants getting work permits and possible permanent housing for them and their families.
Hopkins concluded his frustrations by stating, “I’m a Democrat, but I’ll say the Biden administration has absolutely dropped the ball, I’m not going to let them off the hook. They have left us in the ditch with this, and that’s unacceptable. What I’m hearing now is encouraging, we needed to hear this a year ago when this crisis first started in Chicago, we had a trickle that led to a torrent, and now we’re spending 300 million of our own funds, that’s about 5% of our federal municipal budget to address a problem that didn’t even exist a year a half ago, where’s the federal government been? Where has the Biden administration been? It’s not too late to do the right thing, but every day that goes by while we let the border remain open and while we let cities try to address this humanitarian crisis, it gets worse by the day. And I’ve lost patience, as you can probably tell.”
Hopkins’s comments follow virtual press conferences by Democrat mayors like New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, pleading with the Biden administration to extend federal assistance to manage the severe immigration crisis.
According to Johnson, the population growth in Chicago is “not sustainable” in the absence of “significant federal support.”
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How does Alderman Hopkins propose addressing the issue of asylum-seekers in Chicago, and what impact does he believe it will have on the city?
The Impact of Asylum-Seekers on Chicago: Alderman Brian Hopkins Expresses Concerns
Chicago Democrat Alderman Brian Hopkins recently shared his concerns about the increasing number of asylum-seekers in the city. He stated that the city simply cannot accommodate any more asylum-seekers and that this influx is leading to a rise in crime, a decline in property values, and a destabilization of communities.
Speaking on CNN News Central, Alderman Hopkins emphasized the urgent need for action, saying, “Every day that goes by while we let the border remain open and while we let cities try to address this humanitarian crisis, it gets worse by the day.” He expressed his frustration at the current situation, highlighting the negative impact it is having on the quality of life for local residents.
According to Hopkins, Chicago is in need of a decompression strategy to address this issue effectively. He suggested that this strategy would involve granting work permits to some illegal immigrants and possibly providing them and their families with permanent housing. He believes that such a strategy would help alleviate the strain on the city.
However, Hopkins did not hesitate to criticize the Biden administration for its handling of the situation. He stated, “I’m a Democrat, but I’ll say the Biden administration has absolutely dropped the ball… They have left us in the ditch with this, and that’s unacceptable.” He called for immediate federal intervention to address the growing crisis in Chicago.
Alderman Hopkins’s comments echo the concerns expressed by other Democrat mayors, including New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. These mayors have called on the Biden administration to extend federal assistance to manage the severe immigration crisis they are facing.
Mayor Johnson emphasized that the population growth in Chicago is “not sustainable” without significant federal support. The mayors believe that without federal assistance, their cities will continue to struggle to cope with the influx of migrants and the subsequent strain on resources.
The concerns expressed by Alderman Hopkins and other Democrat mayors highlight the urgent need for the federal government to address the immigration crisis in a more comprehensive and effective manner. They are calling for increased support to ensure the well-being and stability of their communities.
In conclusion, Alderman Hopkins has voiced his concerns about the impact of asylum-seekers on Chicago, emphasizing the rise in crime, the decline in property values, and the destabilization of communities. He has called on the Biden administration to take immediate action, stating that the current situation is unacceptable. The concerns shared by Hopkins and other Democrat mayors highlight the urgent need for federal assistance to manage the immigration crisis and support the affected cities.
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