Chicago Mayor Faces Backlash Over Migrant Funding in Contentious City Meeting

Mayor Brandon Johnson ordered the removal of protesting residents as his 2025 budget narrowly passed, allocating significant funds to migrant programs.

• Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson removed residents from a city council meeting after protests erupted over his proposed 2025 budget prioritizing migrant funding.
• The $16.6 billion budget includes a controversial $40 million short-term loan to delay debt repayment, which drew criticism from attendees.
• Protesters accused the mayor of diverting taxpayer money to migrants while neglecting long-standing community needs, particularly in Black neighborhoods.
• Chicago has spent over $527 million on migrant-related expenses since May 2023, further fueling frustrations among residents facing a $1.2 billion city deficit.
• The incoming Trump administration has signaled plans to address sanctuary city policies, warning Chicago leaders of potential legal action over harboring undocumented immigrants.

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