CHICAGO Published May 9, 2023 6:26pm EDT
Chicago's Lori Lightfoot issues state of emergency over influx of illegal migrants sent by Texas Gov. Abbott
Video shows migrants sheltering inside a Chicago police station as the mayor says the sanctuary city's resources are at a 'breaking point'
Adam SabesBy Adam Sabes | Fox News
Fox News’ Griff Jenkins reports on the influx of migrants expected to enter the U.S. after Title 42 ends on May 11 and local leaders’ concerns.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued an emergency declaration on Tuesday in response to illegal migrants being sent to her city by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Lightfoot issued the emergency declaration following the arrival of 48 migrants on Tuesday, according to a press release, which states that the city and state have provided emergency care for over 8,000 migrants since August 2022.
"We should all understand that this crisis will likely deepen before we see it get better, so as we move forward, the City of Chicago will have to bring additional locations online to prepare for the arrival of more individuals and families and to relieve Chicago Police Department districts," Lightfoot's office said. "The City of Chicago is in the midst of a national humanitarian crisis, and through a unified effort in accordance with its values as a welcoming city, Chicago is doing everything it can to respond to the urgency of this matter. The City has continued to call on federal and state governments to support the new arrival mission with much-needed additional funding and resources for emergency shelter and resettlement, as there are not enough resources currently to meet the need."
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