The recent city council meeting in Chicago turned chaotic as outraged residents took a stand against Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposal to allocate more funds for illegal immigrants in the city. In a public forum, attendees slammed the decision, calling out the mayor for prioritizing the needs of illegals over American citizens.
The meeting quickly turned chaotic as residents voiced their concerns and frustrations. “He wants to pull a $40 million line of credit and put the city in even more debt,” one resident exclaimed. “It’s your fault, because you gave half of the money to illegals.” These sentiments were echoed by many others in attendance, who accused the city officials of neglecting their own citizens in favor of accommodating illegal immigrants.
It’s a valid concern, considering the fact that state and city officials have spent hundreds of millions of dollars on providing housing, clothes, and food to over 35,000 migrants who were transported to Chicago. This is money that could have been used to address the issues of homelessness and poverty within the city.
But instead, Mayor Johnson and his administration have chosen to prioritize the needs of illegal immigrants, causing frustration and anger among Chicago residents. “You caused all this money to go to illegal immigrants,” another resident exclaimed. “Anything that you all pass is not genuine.”
This is not the first time that Chicago has faced backlash for accommodating illegal immigrants. In 2023, the city faced legal action from black residents after attempting to use a closed-down high school and two other locations on the South Side as shelters for migrants. And yet, Mayor Johnson seems determined to continue catering to the demands of illegal immigrants, disregarding the concerns of his own citizens.
But this is not just a problem in Chicago. Across the country, cities like New York City have also been flooded with countless illegal immigrants, thanks to Democratic policies and the liberal media’s support for open borders. It’s clear that the Democrats are more concerned with pandering to immigrants than addressing the needs and concerns of American citizens.
In this case, Republican Governor Greg Abbott of Texas and then-Governor Doug Ducey of Arizona took action by busing migrants to so-called “sanctuary” cities to ease the pressure on border communities. It’s refreshing to see leaders like them stand up for their citizens and prioritize their needs over the demands of illegal immigrants.
In the end, it’s up to American citizens to hold their leaders accountable and demand that their needs and concerns are addressed before those of illegal immigrants. Mayor Johnson’s decision to call the police and silence dissenting voices is a clear indication of the disregard for American citizens and their rights. It’s time for Democrats to put the needs of their own people first, instead of catering to illegal immigrants.