illegal immigrants

The Illinois Freedom Caucus said the short-term funding measure prevents Democrats from pushing through a larger spending package before the holidays and maintains current discretionary spending levels first set in 2023. #governmentshutdown

After a judge released a dangerous illegal immigrant accused of brutally killing and concealing the body of a woman, ICE was able to arrest him and make another community safer. #immigration

The case USA v. Heriberto Carbajal-Flores centers around Flores’ arrest in Chicago for having a firearm. Representing the federal government, Margaret Steindorf said Flores’ immigration status is important. #rights

While we deeply sympathize with the plight of those seeking a better life, compassion must be balanced with practical governance. We can no longer ignore this crisis. #migrants

The budget also authorizes $622 million in spending for illegal immigrants. #budget #illinois

Because the individuals are not citizens, the federal government does not match the state’s contributions to the program. #healthcare

"This is going too far, we are telling people from all over the world, ‘come to Cook County, we will give you free housing and cash’ yet we can’t take care of our own," he said. The last count of homeless veterans estimated that there were more than 500 homeless veterans in Chicago alone.  #BobFioretti