Soon-to-be-Former Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Begs Texas to Stop Sending Them Illegals

Chicago Mayor Pleads with Texas Governor to Stop Busing Immigrants to Her City

Mayor Lori Lightfoot Urges Gov. Greg Abbott to Reconsider

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is urging Texas Governor Greg Abbott to stop busing immigrants to her city, citing a lack of resources to accommodate more people. In a letter sent on Sunday, the outgoing Democratic mayor criticized Abbott’s policy of transporting immigrants to Democratic-leaning cities as “inhumane and dangerous.”

Lightfoot accused Texas officials of neglecting the needs of migrants and claimed that Chicago has shouldered the burden of caring for these individuals once they arrived in her city. As a result, Lightfoot said the city had essentially stripped itself of necessary resources and lacked the capacity to support any additional arrivals.

“Chicago is a Welcoming City and we collaborate with County, State, and community partners to rise to this challenge, but your lack of consideration or coordination in an attempt to cause chaos and score political points has resulted in a critical tipping point in our ability to receive individuals and families in a safe, orderly, and dignified way,” Lightfoot’s letter read.

Abbott has been busing immigrants released at the border to New York City, Washington D.C., and Chicago as part of a larger effort to raise awareness about the worsening migrant crisis and lessen the burden on the state’s overwhelmed border communities. However, Lightfoot claims that Chicago has received more than 8,000 asylum-seekers since last August.

Abbott Defends Busing Strategy

Abbott has yet to respond to Lightfoot’s Sunday letter, but he has defended his busing strategy by arguing that the several thousand people sent to each city pales in comparison to what his communities have faced since President Joe Biden took office and shifted immigration policies from his predecessor, former President Donald Trump.

Despite Abbott’s defense, Lightfoot is standing firm in her plea to stop busing immigrants to Chicago. She claims that the city simply has no more shelters, spaces, or resources to accommodate an increase of individuals at this level, with little coordination or care, that does not pose a risk to them or others.

Conclusion

Mayor Lightfoot’s plea to Governor Abbott highlights the ongoing struggle to address the migrant crisis in a humane and effective way. As the situation continues to evolve, it is important for leaders on both sides of the aisle to work together to find solutions that prioritize the safety and well-being of all individuals involved.

• Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot urges Texas Governor Greg Abbott to stop busing immigrants to her city
• Lightfoot claims that Chicago lacks the resources to accommodate more people
• Abbott defends his busing strategy as a way to raise awareness about the migrant crisis
• Lightfoot stands firm in her plea to stop busing immigrants to Chicago

Let’s hope that leaders can come together to find a solution that works for everyone.