Chicago City Council Approves $51 Million to House Illegal Migrants for 30 Days

Reporter: “While 34 aldermen voted for the $51 million, it did not come out without a lot of controversy, especially from some black residents who say the money should go towards Chicago residents who have been neglected for years.”

Johnson: “Very much committed to a revenue stream or revenue streams that ensure that we are dealing with the crises of those who are unhoused in the city of Chicago, while also making sure that there’s room for those that we are welcoming.”

UNKNOWN: “We need to allocate some of this money for our black children, for the black community.”

Reporter: “$51 million for migrants brought some loud and vocal opposition from the public, to the point where police had to escort people out of the city council meeting several times. Mayor Brandon Johnson asked for a two-minute breather.”

Johnson: “Want to make sure that we can continue to conduct the business of the people.”