Chicago Mayor's 60-Day Shelter Limit Policy Sparks Controversy

Thousands of Illegal Migrants Face Eviction Amid Rising Tensions and Criticism of Johnson's Administration

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has implemented a controversial 60-day shelter limit policy for illegal migrants, causing pushback from both his allies and critics.
Johnson's policy, set to be enforced on February 1, could result in the eviction of at least 2,000 illegal migrants, with numbers expected to rise to about 6,000 people by the following week.
Since 2022, over 34,000 illegal migrants have arrived in Chicago from Texas, with the city currently operating 28 shelters holding nearly 15,000 immigrants.
Johnson's administration has allocated $95 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding and $51 million of budget surplus to aid the mission, a move criticized by conservatives.
A poll by the Chicago Sun-Times reveals that 70% of registered Chicago voters disapprove of Johnson's job performance.