Chicago residents pushed back Thursday against plans to create a migrant tent shelter in Brighton Park on the Southwest Side.
The group held a rally Thursday morning, saying safety is their main concern. At the same time, an alderwoman and her aide who showed up to the protest were physically attacked, according to a statement from the mayor's office.
"The residents were not informed," one protestor said. "It was through word-of-mouth and passing things around through social media, contacting each other, voicing our concerns to one another about how we would feel in our neighborhood if this were to happen. Our alderwoman didn't let us know. There were no notices. There was nothing in the mail. We felt very stabbed in the back.
"After having a few conversations, it became clear that most of the protesters did not want to engage in a peaceful dialogue with me," Ramirez said in a statement. "I hear my residents and want them to know I will always advocate for their safety and ensure our communities have the resources they deserve. I also respect everyone's right to peacefully protest however violence and hate is not the answer.
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