On 9/1/2022 7:11 AM, Technobarbarian wrote:
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> "Chicago becomes latest stop for migrants bused from Texas by Gov.
> Abbott. Mayor Lightfoot spokesman says new arrivals are welcome
>
> 2022/08/31
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> CHICAGO — Approximately 60 migrants coming from Texas were dropped off
> at Chicago’s Union Station on Wednesday night, officials said.
>
> Ryan Johnson, a representative for Mayor Lori Lightfoot, confirmed the
> information.
>
> “Today, the City of Chicago received confirmation that approximately 60
> migrants were traveling to Chicago by way of Texas,” Johnson said in a
> tweet.
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> “Chicago is a welcoming city and as such has collaborated across various
> departments and agencies to ensure we greeted them with dignity and
> respect. We understand that many are fleeing violent, traumatic, or
> otherwise unstable environments,” Johnson said.
>
> Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the arrival of the “first group” of
> migrants bused to Chicago in a separate statement Wednesday night.
>
> Abbott’s statement said that in addition to Washington, D.C., and New
> York City, Chicago will now be a drop-off location for the busing
> strategy as part of his response to President Joe Biden’s policies he
> says are overwhelming Texas' border communities.
>
> “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,” Johnson said.
>
> “As a city, we are doing everything we can to ensure these immigrants
> and their families can receive shelter, food, and most importantly
> protection. This is not new; Chicago welcomes hundreds of migrants every
> year to our city and provides much-needed assistance,” Johnson said.
>
> “Unfortunately, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is without any shame or
> humanity,” Johnson said. “But ever since he put these racist practices
> of expulsion in place, we have been working with our community partners
> to ready the city to receive these individuals.
>
> “We know that racism, discrimination, and human cruelty have played a
> pivotal role in how immigrants are received within our borders, and we
> are still working to recover from the previous presidential
> administration, which encouraged this behavior,” Johnson said.
>
> “This is such an important moment for Chicago as a city has been a
> sanctuary for thousands of newcomers,” Johnson said. “We are welcoming
> them and we will not turn our backs on those who need our help the most.”
> [snip]
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> https://nordot.app/937912791623122944?c=592622757532812385
>
> TB
>

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