During a news conference, Mayor Johnson said he has been in touch with the White House and state officials for nearly 20 weeks – asking for aid and help with coordination.
"You know, this is a global crisis. The policies that are impacting population-ships across the globe is affecting us all," the mayor said."These are asylum seekers. These are not illegal people. The moment they step ground on American soil, they are officially protected by international law."
Tuesday to provide more federal funding to help the thousands of asylum seekers who have been brought to Chicago and to take over the busing of newly arrived migrants from the border to other parts of the country. Speaking to CBS 2 Streaming Anchor Brad Edwards Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley emphasized the need for a multi-pronged approach from the federal government in dealing with the migrant crisis.
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