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Chicago Migrants Evicted from Police Station, Gathered on Local Streets with Belongings

In an unexpected turn of events on Wednesday, migrants were seen congregating on a bustling side street outside a police station in Chicago, surrounded by their personal items. This came after they were reportedly instructed to evacuate the building where they were being sheltered.

Eviction from Police Station Causes Chaos

Confirmed by several eyewitness accounts, a throng of migrants, alongside their mattresses, furnishings, carpets, and other personal items, found themselves cramped on the sidewalk outside 1st District police station located near 17th and State streets, Chicago. The doors to the police station were sealed shut, leaving the building's lobby desolate. Fox News Digital had contacted the Chicago Police Department and city officials in an attempt to elucidate the situation, with no response received at the time of reporting.

Resettlement Challenges in the Wake of Forced Departure

An immigrant from Venezuela revealed to a local news agency that until Wednesday, he had been living inside the police station's lobby. Post eviction, the migrants were directed to shift their belongings outdoors, and a portable lavatory was installed on the sidewalk. Several police stations across the Windy City have served as temporary homes to migrants arriving since last year. It has been documented that the present shelters are accommodating over 9,800 migrants, whereas a multitude of around 3,000 still await proper accommodations. From the latter part of last year, Chicago has seen more than 17,000 migrant arrivals.

Response from City Officials

On Wednesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson stated that he intends to visit the U.S.-Mexico border, although he did not disclose any details concerning the planned visit. During a press conference, the mayor outlined his administration's commitment to ensuring comprehensive governmental support at all levels for these families, reiterating that they are legally protected asylum seekers.

Local Backlash and Criticisms

While the city anticipates the arrival of about 22 buses packed with migrants, residents of Chicago's South Side have initiated a lawsuit against the city. The lawsuit aims to halt the practice of accommodating migrants in schools, parks, and police stations. The residents' disagreement, however, is not with the migrants but rather with the city's response. They argue that the city's administration has not been working in the best interest of Chicago.

Other Concerns Raised

Adding his voice to a growing chorus of Democrats critical of Biden's border policies, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker dispatched a letter to the President on Monday, outlining a list of demands and stating that federal response to the border crisis was insufficient. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the number of migrant arrivals, characterizing them as 'overwhelming' and criticizing their transfers from border states to Illinois. In his statement, Governor Pritzker emphasized that the Federal Government's lack of support has placed undue strain on the state.

The Current Situation

As of now, the ongoing mass exodus of migrants from the 1st District police station in Chicago continues to attract nationwide attention. The broader question also remains: how will the administration handle the situation without escalating the currently tense environment?

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