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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls on Biden to address 'untenable' migrant crisis

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson demanded immediate action from the White House to address the migrant crisis in Chicago, citing the record number of migrant buses arriving in the city.
The Biden administration has been urged by Pritzker and Johnson to follow New York's best practices in helping migrants obtain work permits, but concerns remain about the overwhelming influx of migrants in Chicago.
Pritzker called on the federal government to provide coordinated support and take over the situation at the border, as Illinois struggles to accommodate and provide aid to the increasing number of migrants.

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CNN

Tensions flare between Chicago and White House over migrant crisis

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson confronted top White House officials late Sunday, demanding they take fast and concrete steps to address a migrant crisis they believe is about to reach a breaking point in the Windy City, according to two people on the call.

10 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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KIFI

Tensions flare between Chicago and White House over migrant crisis

By Edward-Isaac Dovere and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson confronted top White House officials late Sunday, demanding they take fast and concrete steps to address a migrant crisis they believe is about to reach a breaking point in the Windy City, according to two people on the call. On a conference call they pushed for on short notice, the two Democratic leaders and aides laid out co…

10 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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New York Post

Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker demands Biden do something about...

Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday called on President Biden to take “swift action” to address the federal government’s “lack of intervention and coordination” at the southern border. Pritzker, in a letter to the 80-year-old president demanding federal assistance, said the influx of migrants has created an “untenable situation for Illinois.” “Unfortunately, the welcome...

10 months ago·New York, United States

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The Hill

Illinois Gov. Pritzker presses Biden on ‘untenable’ influx of asylum-seekers

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) pressed President Biden on the “untenable” influx of asylum-seekers in the state, marking the latest state-level demand for more White House action on the issue. In a letter dated Oct. 2, Pritzker said the accelerating arrival of asylum-seekers is “overwhelming” the state’s ability to provide aid to this population, arguing…

10 months ago·Washington, United States

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Washington Examiner

Illinois Gov. Pritzker calls on Biden to take 'more active role' in dealing with immigration crisis

Migrants living in the Chicago Police Department Ogden District station are seen on July 7, 2023. Chicago’s police oversight agency said Friday, Sept. 29, it has closed an investigation after finding no wrongdoing by city officers followings allegations that they engaged in sexual misconduct with migrants housed at police stations.(Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune via AP) Terrence Antonio James/AP Illinois Gov. Pritzker call…

10 months ago·Washington, United States

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The Daily Caller

‘Untenable Situation’: Dem Gov Slams Biden Over ‘Lack Of Intervention’ In Border Crisis

Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker called out President Joe Biden over his lack of support as the state grapples with surges of migrants in a Monday letter obtained by The New York Times.

10 months ago·Washington, United States

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