What is the problem guys? I thought we were a sanctuary city? I thought you supported having a completely open border. You realize you've received only about 4% of the over 2.5 million that have streamed over the Southern border states.
So why don't you enjoy? You got what you wanted; what you deserved. Quit crying like a newborn. Besides it's not like you're short of funds to help other disadvantaged citizens? Go ahead and blow your budget on migrant housing/services. Nobody will complain. It's all good.
Migrant work permit pressure mounts
Axios News
Gov. JB Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson and some of Illinois' most powerful leaders came together yesterday to urge President Joe Biden to authorize expedited work permits for migrants.
Why it matters: Advocates say the authorization could help fill thousands of job vacancies statewide, in addition to providing relief to local police stations and shelters housing migrants.
What they're saying: "This has gone from a short-term humanitarian mission to a long-term crisis," Pritzker said at a press conference yesterday at the Illinois Restaurant Association headquarters downtown.
"The city of Chicago cannot go on welcoming new arrivals safely and capably without significant support and immigration policy changes," Johnson said.
Driving the news: Johnson and Pritzker — along with U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, U.S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García and leaders of Illinois' biggest trade organizations — are asking the feds to allow states to sponsor undocumented workers for jobs in industries facing labor shortages.
The campaign echoes similar calls from Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Republican governors and Illinois hospitality officials months ago.
The big picture: Pritzker tells Axios he believes this push has a better shot "because there is momentum building."
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