Several Chicago aldermen condemned Mayor Brandon Johnson's refusal to address residents' concerns about an influx of migrants, accusing him of prioritizing the views of 'hyper-liberal White progressives' over the needs of the city. Alderman Nick Sposato called Johnson's stance 'disgusting' and claimed he was not listening to the majority of Chicagoans who oppose the city's protection of undocumented immigrants. Alderman Ray Lopez echoed these sentiments, stating that Johnson's policies disregarded the concerns of African-Americans, Latinos, and undocumented Mexicans who would suffer the consequences of his actions. The aldermen's criticism follows a recent proposal by Alderman Brian Hopkins to allow local law enforcement to assist ICE in detaining migrants with criminal records, which was blocked by the city council.
Several Chicago aldermen responded to Mayor Brandon Johnson's defiant posture towards the Trump administration's immigration policies. The aldermen were asked if Johnson and city officials were listening to constituents' voices on the issue. 'Absolutely not,' Alderman Nick Sposato told Fox News Digital. 'The mayor is a friend of mine. He’s way left. I’m way right. I don’t know why he’s not listening to the people.
Despite backlash from residents, Johnson criticized ICE and the Trump administration after they began apprehending illegal immigrants in the city last month. Alderman Ray Lopez said that Johnson only cares about the opinions of 'hyper-liberal White progressives' who live in Chicago. 'He’s not concerned about African-Americans, he’s not concerned about Latinos, and he’s absolutely not concerned about undocumented Mexicans who will bear the brunt of his actions,' he said.
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