Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has urged the Biden administration to take further steps to address the ongoing immigration crisis affecting the sanctuary city, arguing that the current influx is unsustainable without "significant federal support."
The progressive Democrat appeared on CNN on Dec. 27 where he touted his office's work in responding to what he called a "humanitarian mission."
His administration, he said, has faced a "remarkable challenge" in welcoming thousands of unvetted immigrants, with the city currently housing 15,000 in 27 temporary shelters and a total of 4,500 children in the Chicago public schools system.
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