Chicago mayor accused of prioritizing migrants over Black community as vote to recall sanctuary status stalled
Chicago City Council delays vote that would allow residents to decide on sanctuary status
Danielle Wallace By Danielle Wallace Fox News
Published December 14, 2023 2:07pm EST | Updated December 14, 2023 2:21pm EST
Chicago native blasts Mayor Johnson for prioritizing illegal migrants over Black community
A Chicago native torched Mayor Brandon Johnson during a special council meeting to consider a sanctuary status referendum vote, accusing him of prioritizing migrants over the Black community and homeless veterans. (City of Chicago - Handout)
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was accused of prioritizing tens of thousands of migrants from the southern border over the Black community and homeless veterans on Thursday, during a special council meeting meant to consider whether residents would be asked to vote on a referendum on Illinois' largest city's sanctuary status.
The Chicago City Council special meeting began with time for public comment, but councilors ultimately voted to adjourn afterward without considering a resolution "authorizing a referendum question to be submitted to the voters of City of Chicago whether Chicago should continue to keep its designation as a Sanctuary City," until it moves out of committee.
Lauren Lawrence, a woman who described herself as a Chicago native, born and raised in the city, said she witnessed a "transition as if a lot of people are not important here."
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