In recent developments, Denver and Chicago have faced significant public and political turmoil due to decisions related to funding for migrants. Denver City Council has approved a controversial measure to cut $41 million from the budget, including reductions in police and fire department funding, to address the migrant crisis, which is reportedly costing the city $180 million annually. This decision follows Denver's promotion of itself as a sanctuary city. Meanwhile, in Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson is under fire for his proposal to allocate $70 million for migrant care, a decision that has sparked outrage among Black residents and led to a recall effort. The Chicago City Council approved the funding after a heated debate that highlighted racial tensions, with the final vote tally at 30-18. Mayor Johnson's job is reportedly in jeopardy due to the backlash.
Chicago's black residents feel sidelined as city marshals resources for newly arrived migrants, reigniting long-standing grievances. https://t.co/a3aIOd2cMh
BREAKING: The Chicago City Council voted 32-17 on Friday to borrow $1.25B during the next 5 years to fund a wide-ranging slate of projects designed to expand the supply of affordable homes and good-paying jobs. @wttw
BREAKING: The City Council voted 30-18 to spend an additional $70 million to house, feed and care for the men, women and children sent to Chicago from the southern border after another impassioned debate that once again exposed the racial fault lines dividing Chicago. @wttw
BREAKING: The City Council voted 29-18 to spend an additional $70 million to house, feed and care for the men, women and children sent to Chicago from the southern border after another impassioned debate that once again exposed the racial fault lines dividing Chicago. @wttw
Brandon Johnson is willing to bankrupt Chicago for illegal immigrants | @ZacharyFaria https://t.co/crEs1jlkEi https://t.co/crEs1jlkEi
Chicago voters could vote this fall to give themselves the power to recall far-left mayor Brandon Johnson. | @ryanamills77 https://t.co/EvBcFphjYs
Black Chicagoans stunned that government finds over $300 million to tackle migrant crisis after ignoring poverty for decades https://t.co/Ayb0xppmcK
Black Chicagoans stunned that government finds over $300 million to tackle migrant crisis after ignoring poverty for decades. https://t.co/ne8kLge4tg
The migrant crisis in Chicago and other blue cities has shifted the immigration debate right, in no small part because its highlighted longstanding concerns of urban Black residents. Is there a solution beyond conflict? My latest: https://t.co/22anFcrIiM
Neighbor wearing a MAGA hat scolds Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson at a city council meeting, accusing him of prioritizing illegal immigrants over the Black community. More of this is on the way. https://t.co/EhSjBMw5QF
Chicago voter confronts Mayor Johnson over 'disrespectful' migrant funding, says city united against him https://t.co/DpmH6qmOdx
Is Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s New Scheme to Turn Chicago Neigborhood Another Opportunity to Put Illegals Ahead of Citizens? via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/HHUWJpZuYq
THAT’S WHAT CHICAGO GETS BY VOTING IN A MAYOR WHO’S CRAZIER THAN LORI LIGHTFOOT… Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s job could be in trouble after $70 million request for immigrants https://t.co/CXIQgrzFpO
Council Wars 2.0 - The People v. The City of Chicago #4 Local outrage over @ChicagosMayor spending $70M more on migrants makes national news w/ @PRaeBEH on @foxandfriends @FoxNews. https://t.co/RSkIbI7UYY https://t.co/LGMfnkdH3A
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s job could be in trouble after $70 million request for immigrants https://t.co/nQYNQidKhY https://t.co/nQYNQidKhY
Chicago's response to migrant influx stirs longstanding frustrations among Black residents (from @AP) https://t.co/QoOGC5Tro1
The City Council could take up a vote Friday on approving Mayor Brandon Johnson's request for $70 million to fund care for new arrivals. https://t.co/nc0RYLGu0a
Chicago's response to migrant influx stirs longstanding frustrations among Black residents https://t.co/wnMjwFRABv
The Cook County Board of Commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved giving up to $70 million to the city of Chicago. The city plans to use the infusion to provide food for migrants. https://t.co/zgGoOdA4wN
This is Denver. Meanwhile the Mayor (D) is cutting services to residents and defunding the police in order to provide more aid to illegals. Illegals get housing and support while Americans are homeless and suffering. I hope Denver residents remember this in November. https://t.co/Ft2HXaR68h
🚨EXCLUSIVE: A Harlem resident GOES OFF about NYC prioritizing migrants over citizens. https://t.co/GG4sp6xp65
RIDICULOUS: Denver Mayor DEFUNDS Police to Fund MIGRANTS | Beyond the Headlines via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/enypNU7857
WATCH: Sanctuary City Denver Defunds Police, Fire to Aid Illegal Immigrants https://t.co/e9XYDnb3FV
Denver plan to slash police and fire department budgets to pay for migrant crisis clears first hurdle https://t.co/OeIpFZw3XY https://t.co/OeIpFZw3XY
Chicago residents didn’t hold back Wednesday when making their feelings known about a city council proposal to allocate $70 million for migrant care. https://t.co/xsYR0irM76
Denver promoted itself as a sanctuary city open to all migrants, and the new arrivals took city leadership at its word. Now, the city is buckling under the pressure. The migrant crisis is costing the city $180 million per year! All costs borne by Denver’s taxpayers.
Black Chicago voters rip mayor on extra $70M for migrants as recall petition gathers steam https://t.co/a3kllcC8Fh
Denver city council approves defund the police cuts - the largest ever in city's budget https://t.co/vltU9wXMFe https://t.co/tUDTjac9b4
Chicago residents confront Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson - 'You ain't doing right by us' https://t.co/jsegAFeiUb
Black Chicago voters are ready to throw out Mayor Johnson: "Use OUR tax money for OUR people!" https://t.co/zzOOrQB2hT
Mayor Brandon Johnson slams uphill effort to recall Chicago mayors @JakeSheridan_ https://t.co/vZNyn7p6vf
Mayor Brandon Johnson slams uphill effort to recall Chicago mayors https://t.co/8tVPBKHX3q
Denver council to consider cutting $41M from budget to support migrant crisis https://t.co/ipt8WkrCFX https://t.co/ee0tJx40vJ