CHICAGO (WLS) — President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations are raising many concerns from leaders in Chicago’s immigrant communities to the halls of Congress.
“So, we are terrified with those threats of deportation,” said Pastor Emma Lozano, with Lincoln United Methodist Church.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is preparing to do all it can to protect families with members lacking permanent legal status.
The deputy mayor for Immigrant, Migrant and Refugee Rights said Chicago will not be bullied because of its Welcoming City Ordinance.
Community leaders like Lozano believe that if mass deportations start hitting home in Chicago, churches may need to step up to provide families with sanctuary.
CHICAGO (WLS) — Leaders in Chicago’s immigrant communities and congressmen alike are expressing concern about President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations.
President Joe Biden is being urged to take action before he leaves office.
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Little Village and other immigrant-heavy communities are becoming alarmed by the Trump administration’s plans to start mass deporting millions of immigrants without permanent legal status.
Lincoln United Methodist Church Pastor Emma Lozano stated, “So, we are terrified with those threats of deportation.”.
Lozano is urging Biden to take immediate action. Nearly 20 years ago, Lozano famously gave Elvira Arellano sanctuary at her church in Humboldt Park.
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“To grant temporary protection status to those who have been paying taxes, residing here for decades, and possibly being married to U.S. A. citizens or possess U. S. “Citizen children or ‘Dreamer’ children,” Lozano remarked.
The administration of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is getting ready to take every precaution to safeguard families whose members do not have permanent legal status.
According to the deputy mayor for immigrant, migrant, and refugee rights, Chicago’s welcoming city ordinance will prevent bullying.
“We cannot work with ICE to support mass deportations; our mayor has made it clear that he will not back down,” stated Beatriz Ponce de Leon, deputy mayor for the rights of immigrants, migrants, and refugees. We’re going to keep up with our ordinance and follow it closely. “..”.
Whether deportations split up families is one of the main worries.
Rep. stated, “This notion that he will only deport individuals with criminal records and those without documentation on day one is a complete fabrication.”. Chicago and some western suburbs are represented by Democrat Delia Ramirez.
“Observe the outcomes. See what transpires when the debate starts. Some of this rhetoric will be abandoned as people realize their mistakes. They will say, “Yes, get rid of those who are dangerous.”. Please refrain from destroying that family. “Those folks are good,” Sen said. “Dick Durbin stated.”.
According to community leaders like Lozano, churches might have to step up to offer families sanctuary if mass deportations begin to affect Chicago.
