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politicsimmigration2 years ago

"Chicago Area Towns Tighten Regulations on Migrant Bus Arrivals Amid Growing Crisis"

Several Chicago suburbs have enacted restrictions to limit unscheduled migrant bus drop-offs from Texas, requiring advance notice and imposing fines for non-compliance. This response comes as cities like New York and Chicago face challenges with the influx of migrants bused from Texas to so-called "sanctuary cities." Local officials aim to manage resources and ensure proper processing of asylum seekers, while Texas Governor Greg Abbott's office reports over 90,000 migrants have been sent to various cities since April 2022. The surge at the border continues, with December seeing the highest monthly total of migrant encounters since 2000.

via CNN|
##chicagosuburbs#immigrationpolicy
politicslocal-news2 years ago

"Illinois Suburbs and NYC Respond to Rising Migrant Influx with New Regulations and Expanded Facilities"

Chicago-area suburbs are passing ordinances to regulate the drop-off of migrants bused from the southern border, a practice initiated by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. These local laws are designed to prevent unannounced arrivals and ensure coordination and care for the migrants, who have been arriving in increasing numbers. Suburbs like Hinsdale have already passed such measures, requiring advance notice and proper planning from bus operators to avoid migrants being left in the cold without resources. The ordinances are a response to the logistical and humanitarian challenges posed by the sudden influx of migrants, with some residents expressing safety concerns and others advocating for more humane treatment.

via Chicago Tribune|
##chicagosuburbs#governorabbott
immigration2 years ago

"Suburbs and Blue States Grapple with Rising Migrant Drop-Offs as 2024 Election Looms"

Suburban areas outside New York City and Chicago are pushing back against the arrival of migrant buses, citing a lack of capacity to handle the influx. The transportation of migrants from the southern border, particularly by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, is part of a protest against sanctuary jurisdictions. Local officials, like Mayor Reed Gusciora of Trenton, New Jersey, and Mayor Sam Joshi of Edison, New Jersey, have expressed their communities' inability to support the migrants, with some taking measures to send them back to the border. The southern border saw a record-breaking 302,000 encounters in December, with over 785,000 since the start of the fiscal year, indicating a growing challenge for local governments.

via Fox News|
##borderencounters#chicagosuburbs
local-news-immigration2 years ago

"Chicago Suburbs Confront Migrant Influx with Meetings and Proposed Bus Regulations"

Chicago suburbs are holding meetings to address the influx of migrants, with hundreds recently arriving by bus from Texas. Kane County has formed a "bus response team" to assist migrants, while North Chicago is considering financial penalties for unauthorized drop-offs. Signs in Grundy County warn against migrant drop-offs as officials call for broader solutions to the border crisis. Chicago has received over 29,000 migrants since August 2022, and local governments are seeking better tracking and management of the situation.

via WGN TV Chicago|
##asylumseekers#busresponseteam
politics-local-news2 years ago

"Chicago Suburbs Implement Measures Amid Rising Migrant Drop-Off Challenges"

Chicago suburbs are proposing ordinances to regulate the unannounced dropoff of migrants by buses, a response to Texas sending thousands of undocumented immigrants to the area. These policies would require bus operators to coordinate with local authorities and provide detailed plans for the care of the migrants. Violations could result in hefty fines. The measures come as Chicago struggles to accommodate the influx, with over 14,700 migrants in city-run shelters and more than 29,000 arrivals since August 2022. Suburbs like Woodstock, Joliet, Buffalo Grove, and Hinsdale are voting on these regulations to manage the situation more effectively.

via NBC News|
##chicagosuburbs#immigration
politicslocal-news2 years ago

"Chicago Suburbs Face Ongoing Challenges with Migrant Bus Drop-offs"

Suburbs around Chicago, including Woodstock, Hinsdale, Buffalo Grove, and Joliet, are considering new regulations to manage the drop-off of migrants by bus companies, which have been circumventing Chicago's regulations. Woodstock's proposed ordinance includes a hefty fine and vehicle impoundment for non-compliance. The local measures underscore the call for a comprehensive federal solution to the ongoing migrant crisis.

via WLS-TV|
##busdropoffregulations#chicagosuburbs