{"id":2117709,"date":"2023-12-06T16:11:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T21:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-turn-on-chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson-in-latest-fiasco-over-immigrant-crisis\/"},"modified":"2023-12-06T16:16:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T21:16:09","slug":"democrats-turn-on-chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson-in-latest-fiasco-over-immigrant-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-turn-on-chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson-in-latest-fiasco-over-immigrant-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Democrats abandon Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson amid immigrant crisis debacle"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdemocrats-turn-on-chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson-in-latest-fiasco-over-immigrant-crisis%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2117709&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Liberal Lawmakers Demand Resignations Over Chicago&#8217;s\u200c Immigration Crisis<\/h2>\n<p>Liberal lawmakers in Chicago are seething with anger \u2064over Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson&#8217;s handling of \u200cthe influx \u200cof tens of thousands of immigrants who have crossed the border illegally. They are now \u2063calling \u200cfor the resignations \u2063of several city officials.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Failed Tent Camp Sparks Outrage<\/h3>\n<p>Democratic Aldermen Raymond Lopez \u200dand Anthony\u2062 Beale, along with Independent Anthony Napolitano, have sent a letter to Johnson, demanding the removal \u200dof\u200d department officials responsible for a disastrous winterized tent camp that \u200dwas meant to accommodate 2,000 immigrants. The camp was\u2064 shut down after cancerous and toxic chemicals were discovered in the soil.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The\u200d aldermen expressed their frustration in the letter, stating, &#8220;The City of\u200b Chicago needs individuals who \u2063are serious,\u2062 deliberative,\u200b and \u2064collaborative \u200cin addressing the ongoing migrant asylum-seeker crisis. Unfortunately, \u2064the\u2062 actions taken in Brighton Park by your administration do not reflect these qualities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Governor Pritzker Steps In<\/h3>\n<p>Governor J.B. Pritzker intervened in Chicago&#8217;s plans to build a shelter in the \u200bBrighton\u2064 Park neighborhood\u2062 and criticized \u2062the Johnson \u200cadministration for attempting to house thousands\u200d of immigrants on \u2063unsafe land amidst resident\u2064 protests. Pritzker firmly stated, &#8220;The State \u200bwill not move forward \u200dwith this site as a shelter.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The \u200caldermen\u200d also criticized the city for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-signs-bill-that-bans-local-gun-regulations\/\" title=\"DeSantis Signs Bill That Bans Local Gun Regulations\">wasting taxpayer money<\/a> on the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-kelly-same-people-criticizing-trump-peddled-russia-collusion-hoax\/\" title=\"Mike Kelly: Same People Criticizing Trump Peddled Russia Collusion Hoax\">failed attempt<\/a> to build on highly cancerous soil, without permits, without true community engagement, without a plan that is respectful to \u200cthose whom so many performatively articulate sanctuary for in our city.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Photos taken by the\u200b Associated Press show that the site was nearly completed before being shut down.<\/p>\n<p>As of now, the city has not chosen an alternative site to house immigrants. ABC-7 reports \u2063that over 13,000 immigrants \u200bare currently \u2064housed in city shelters.<\/p>\n<p>The demanded resignations include Garien Gatewood, Beatriz Ponce de Leon, Lori Lypson, Alyxandra Goodwin, Cristina Pacione-Zayas, Maura McCauley, and Matthew Richards from the Johnson administration.<\/p>\n<p>Alderman Raymond Lopez, who has been vocal in\u2064 criticizing the Johnson administration&#8217;s response to the immigration crisis, recently announced\u200c his candidacy for Congress to challenge Rep. Chuy\u2064 Garcia.<\/p>\n<p>The immigration crisis in\u200c sanctuary cities began during the early days of \u2064the Biden administration, as a record number of immigrants crossed \u200bthe southern border and were released \u2063into the country while awaiting court removal proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>While Governor Greg Abbott made headlines by providing\u200d transportation \u2062for immigrants to\u2064 cities like \u2064Chicago, New York City, and Washington, most immigrants have chosen to pay for their \u2062own transportation to reach destinations \u2063where they have friends and family. As a result, northern cities have become overwhelmed with immigrants and are struggling\u200d to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-supports-san-franciscos-encampment-clean-up-criticizes-unacceptable-court-ruling\/\" title=\"Newsom backs SF's camp clean-up, slams 'unacceptable' court ruling.\">provide\u2064 adequate shelter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Washington Examiner has reached out to Mayor Johnson&#8217;s office for comment.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What were the concerns of the residents in Lincoln Park regarding the immigrant shelter and how did \u2063they affect the governor&#8217;s decision?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  He affluent neighborhood of Lincoln Park, \u200cwhich further fueled the outrage among liberal lawmakers. The shelter was intended \u200dto house immigrant families while\u200b they awaited immigration court hearings. However, residents in Lincoln Park vehemently opposed the plan, arguing that\u200b it would bring crime and lower property \u2064values.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In response to the backlash from residents, Governor Pritzker ordered a halt to the project and called\u200b for a reassessment of the\u2063 city&#8217;s approach to the immigration\u200d crisis. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/franklin-graham-slams-g20-summit-focus-bible-records-climate-change-4000-years-ago\/\" title=\"Franklin Graham Slams G20 Summit Focus: Bible Records 'Climate Change' 4,000 Years Ago\">move drew criticism<\/a> from the liberal lawmakers who believe that the governor is caving to pressure from affluent residents instead of addressing\u2063 the needs of the immigrant community.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Understaffed and\u200c Overwhelmed<\/h3>\n<p>Another major concern for the liberal lawmakers is the insufficient staffing and \u200bresources allocated to immigration services in the city. Chicago&#8217;s\u2062 Department of Family and Support Services is responsible for providing assistance to immigrant families, but its staff and funding have not\u200c been adequately increased to handle the surge in immigrants.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Alderman Raymond Lopez voiced \u200bhis frustration, stating, &#8220;We need a comprehensive and \u200ccoordinated response to this immigration crisis, but the city&#8217;s response has\u200d been \u200ddisjointed and ineffective. We cannot leave \u2062vulnerable individuals without the support they need.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Seeking Accountability<\/h3>\n<p>Liberal lawmakers are now demanding accountability from Mayor Johnson and his administration.\u200d They are\u2064 calling for a thorough investigation into the mishandling of the tent camp project\u200b as well as a reassessment\u200b of the city&#8217;s approach to addressing the immigration crisis.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Democratic Alderman Anthony Beale emphasized \u200cthe importance of holding city officials accountable, stating,\u200c &#8220;We need to ensure that our\u2062 city is providing\u200d the necessary resources and support to immigrants who\u200c are seeking asylum. It is our duty to prioritize their well-being and \u200dact with compassion.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the liberal lawmakers in Chicago are deeply dissatisfied with \u200bMayor Johnson&#8217;s handling of the immigration\u200b crisis. They believe that his administration has shown incompetence and a \u2064lack of collaboration in addressing the needs of immigrant \u200bfamilies. The lawmakers are demanding resignations and\u2063 accountability from city officials, as they seek a more comprehensive and effective approach to dealing with the influx of immigrants. Whether their demands \u200bare met remains\u200d to be seen, but one thing is clear \u2013 the issue\u200c of Chicago&#8217;s immigration crisis will continue to be a contentious \u200dand\u200c divisive topic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Other liberal lawmakers in Chicago, are expressing their anger towards Mayor Brandon Johnson&#8217;s handling of the influx of immigrants who have arrived in the city after crossing the border illegally. They are demanding the resignation of several city officials, including Democratic Aldermen Raymond Lopez and Anthony Beale<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2117710,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2117709","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2117709","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2117709"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2117709\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2117710"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2117709"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2117709"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2117709"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}