Chicago has received 654 migrants from Texas on 12 buses, with an additional 48 migrants arriving in the city on Friday.
"We understand that many are fleeing violent, traumatic, or otherwise unstable environments," Lightfoot said in a statement continued."We will respond with essential services while these individuals navigate the next steps of their journey and our community partners have been working diligently to provide a safety net."
The operation stemmed from Abbott’s criticism of the Biden administration’s attempts to lift a Title 42 order that had allowed the U.S. to deny asylum-seekers entry into the country during the COVID pandemic. Abbott chose the destinations due to their status as"sanctuary cities," which include policies that prohibit officials from asking residents about their immigration status while also refraining from disclosing information to federal authorities.officials will not ask about immigration status, nor will it disclose that information to federal authorities. Services will not be denied based on immigration status, according to a document published by the city.
"We understand that many are fleeing violent, traumatic, or otherwise unstable environments," the statement continued."We will respond with essential services while these individuals navigate the next steps of their journey and our community partners have been working diligently to provide a safety net."
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