Illinois Gov. Pritzker Urges Biden for Assistance with Influx of Asylum-Seekers

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has urged President Biden to address the "untenable" influx of asylum-seekers in the state, stating that the federal government's lack of intervention and coordination on the border has overwhelmed Illinois' ability to provide aid. Pritzker called for increased federal oversight, waived fees for temporary protected status applications, and greater financial support for housing, food, and social services. This follows similar demands from leaders in New York and Massachusetts, highlighting the strain on resources caused by newly arrived migrants.