Dozens of demonstrators chanting “basta ya” –or “enough” in Spanish – swarmed Village Hall Monday night to demand more action from officials to support asylum seekers just over the Oak Park/Chicago border.Their focus was on offering “dignified ways” to assist unhoused migrants and to get people out of the streets with the winter approaching."We're asking for support, but we're not asking for free services or charity. We want to work in a dignified manner to sustain our families," said Mimi, a Venezuelan immigrant who came to the U.S. with her husband and 2-year-old son. Her last name was withheld to protect her identity.She shared her story during the rally, highlighting the challenges faced by immigrants, including difficult living conditions and the burden of racism and anti-immigrant sentiments.
The City of Urbana was awarded a $247,918 grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services, per a press release on Monday. The funds will cover the costs of food, legal expenses and other services for asylum seekers in Champaign County. “Asylum seekers are commonly forced to flee their countries with little support and resources.
The legislative proposals from Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar in September have boosted the city's call for more action and aid in regard to the migrant crisis.
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