Posted on 01/24/2025 4:47:26 AM PST by Libloather
Chicago residents are voicing frustration with Mayor Brandon Johnson’s commitment to shielding the city’s undocumented migrant population from federal immigration crackdowns, citing concerns about community safety and strained resources.
This comes as border czar Tom Homan declared that Chicago would be "ground zero" for immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans.
Mayor Johnson has doubled down on his opposition, vowing to uphold Chicago’s sanctuary city policies.
"I find it unconscionable that this administration would attempt to create not just division but fear within our public schools," Johnson said, referring to potential federal raids. He directed city departments to "stand firm and uphold the local ordinance" in compliance with the Illinois Trust Act, which prohibits local law enforcement from assisting federal immigration enforcement efforts.
However, many residents feel the city’s priorities are misplaced. P Rae Easley, a Chicagoan and host of "Black Excellence Hour," voiced her concerns during a recent appearance on "Fox & Friends First," Thursday.
"We understand that we are in the middle of an invasion," Easley said. "Every single person who came across that border came with an invoice on their back for the Chicago taxpayer."
The financial burden has been a flashpoint for residents. Last December, the city faced backlash over spending more than half a billion dollars to shelter migrants through its New Arrivals Mission. That program became a heated topic at community meetings after Johnson revealed a billion-dollar budget shortfall.
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Leftist politicians put ideology (i.e., Marxism) first and last. The people/voters be damned.
Arrest him for harboring terrorists.
As long as these ‘migrants’ aren’t European/Caucasian, they will be welcomed.
BTTT
“Black Excellence Hour”?! That’s as racist as you can get and this broad voted for this BS time and again so suck it up buttercup.
Invoice Backs...Just doesn't sing.
Damp invoice backs?
I got it...With a bill on their backs...Bill-Backs
So democrats are FINALLY waking up to what their *elected* officials are all about?
It’s about time, although I’m hoping it’s not too late and it’s genuine.
Johnson does not have to align with the people. His job is to serve his communist masters.
I’d love to see the feds arrest him.
It would be like arming the Kurds.
“I find it unconscionable that this administration would attempt to create not just division but fear within our public schools,”
They must have fear of the consequences of breaking the law.
I’ve seen Johnson flappin’ his lips a couple of times. The boy seems to have “issues” IMHO.
Who voted the corrupt thug in as mayor?
What a crock. Reckon what would be the pushback on "White Excellence Hour", "Miss White America", "White Entertainment Network", etc?
Racism is racism. If it's wrong for the klan, how come it's ok with the panthers? Note: they're both wrong and equally insidious.
I always thought that someone should have created Operation Pull. The exact opposite of Jesse Jackson’s Operation Push.
That’s as racist as you can get and this broad voted for this BS time and again so suck it up buttercup.
As Malcolm X, would say:
Oh, I say and I say it again, ya been had!
Ya been took!
Ya been hoodwinked!
Bamboozled!
Led astray!
Run amok!
This is what He does...
like the lady said
flip chicago red
btw brandon
not cooperating causes more illegals to be caught
so keep up the good work
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