Chicago's Migrant Crisis: DHS Meets City Council, Mayor Plans Border Trip

Mayor Brandon Johnson's office met with Department of Homeland Security officials and City Council members to discuss his upcoming trip to the southern border amidst Chicago's growing migrant crisis. The officials also explored potential housing sites for asylum seekers in the city. Mayor Johnson plans to visit the border to witness the conditions firsthand, as Chicago continues to receive numerous busloads of migrants daily. The city is calling for more federal resources to address the crisis, while facing pushback from residents and activists over plans to open new shelters. Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth expressed support for the mayor's border visit and urged expedited work authorizations for those with temporary protected status.