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Chicago Residents Furious Over Governor’s New Migrant Shelters, Over 2K More Illegals Housed

A volunteer instructs migrants released with notices to appear in immigration court to board a train to the San Diego International Airport in San Diego, Calif., Thursday, June 6, 2024. President Joe Biden has suspended asylum processing at the U.S. border under a new policy unveiled this week. But the proclamation has an exception for “operational considerations.” The Homeland Security Department said in a detailed document outlining the ban that “demographics and nationalities encountered at the border significantly impact” its ability to deport people. (AP Photo/Elliot Spagat)

Additional taxpayer supported shelters are set to serve migrants arriving in Chicago. The two new shelters and one existing shelter will house a total combined capacity of 2,000 people.

“I’m thankful to our partners and the contributions across City, State, County, and nonprofit sectors. These additional shelters provide meaningful support to families seeking stability as they take their next steps toward independence,” said Dulce Quintero, Illinois Department of Human Services Secretary Designate.

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