Illinois Gov. Pritzker criticizes Biden's handling of migrant crisis

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat and ally of the White House, has criticized the Biden administration's handling of the migrant influx, calling it an "untenable situation." Pritzker sent a letter to President Biden outlining the challenges Illinois is facing due to the thousands of migrants arriving in the state, particularly in Chicago. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson recently had a tense call with top White House officials, expressing their dissatisfaction with the federal government's response. The concerns of Democratic-led states and cities receiving migrants are likely to intensify as border crossings continue at historically high levels. Republicans have accused Biden of encouraging illegal crossings, and even some Democrats have begun to criticize his border strategy. Pritzker called for more federal support, including waiving fees for migrant work permits, additional funding, and coordinated transportation of migrants across the U.S. The Biden administration has approved $1 billion in funds for cities and communities supporting migrants and is working to increase deportations of those who cross the border illegally.