Prioritize Chicagoans in need
The illegal migrant crisis is intensifying Chicago's homelessness, as migrants take up over 70% of shelter space, depleting resources and leaving locals unsupported, making it urgent to prioritize residents in need.
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The illegal migrant crisis is making Chicago's homelessness problem spiral out of control.
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With migrants filling over 70% of our shelters, many locals are being left out in the cold.
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This strain on housing and services is unsustainable, putting immense pressure on Chicago’s budget and citizens.
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I urge our leaders–prioritize Chicagoans in need.
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The illegal migrant crisis is intensifying Chicago's homelessness, as migrants take up over 70% of shelter space, depleting resources and leaving locals unsupported, making it urgent to prioritize residents in need.
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SPEAKER FULL NAME, SPEAKER TITLE of the ORGANIZATION NAME said that the illegal migrant crisis is intensifying Chicago's homelessness, as migrants take up over 70% of shelter space, depleting resources and leaving locals unsupported, making it urgent to prioritize residents in need. LAST NAME made HIS/HER statement to PUBLICATION on DATE.
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The New York Post reported that illegal migrants are contributing to a potential record high in U.S. homelessness. In January, at least 550,000 people were reported homeless, coinciding with the highest number of border crossings ever. This figure is 10% higher than in January 2023, which had the highest yearly total since 2007. Some cities, including New York, haven't yet reported their numbers, meaning the final count could be even higher. Chicago saw migrants make up over 70% of its homeless population, with numbers tripling to 18,800 on the streets and in shelters.
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As of February 2024, over 13,200 migrants were living in 28 Illinois-run shelters according to a city census of new arrivals, NBC News reported. Most migrants arrived since June 2023 as part of a busing campaign from southern border cities. Over 100,000 migrants have been shuttled to so-called sanctuary cities since April 2022, about 35,000 of them to Chicago. Chicago, along with New York City and Denver, have struggled to keep up with the demand for housing and social services brought on by the influx.
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The United States illegal immigrant population has approximately doubled under the Biden-Harris administration, The Hill reported. The U.S. had 10.2 million illegal immigrants in 2020, and 10 million more entered during Biden’s presidency. If all 20 million illegal immigrants were all in one state, it would be tied with New York for the fourth most populated state. If there is no serious reform of U.S. immigration and asylum laws, there will likely be a continuing increase in the rate of illegal border crossings, the Hill further reported.
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SPEAKER FULL NAME, a resident of SPEAKER CITY NAME was first elected to the role of Chair of the ORGANIZATION in 20XX. As Chair, he/she is focused on boosting Republican voter turnout, growing the Party’s membership, and communicating the Party’s positions on issues that matter to GEOGRAPHY voters.
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