Chicago’s mayor says the migrant surge in Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott’s policies have pushed his city to the breaking point and he’s pleading with Congress for help.
In December, U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported more than 300,000 migrants crossed the Mexico border. Many have landed in Chicago, courtesy of Abbott who has bused and flown them to Chicago, New York, Denver, and other sanctuary cities, partially in protest of President Joe Biden’s immigration policies and partially because the state has been overwhelmed by the migrant crisis. For many migrants, churches and ministries have become a lifeline.
On Chicago’s west side on a cold January morning, migrants and asylum seekers sit waiting for a hot breakfast and donated clothing at Catholic Parishes of Oak Park Ministry.
Lead coordinator Celine Woznica says the migrants face many challenges, including transportation on the “L” — the city’s rapid transit system. “People come here from all over Chicago so it’s not unusual for them to get up at 3:30 in the morning to get on the “L” by 4 because it might be two hours for them to get here,” she said.
The need for warm clothing is just one motivation. “They’ll arrive here
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