Immigration

Chicago residents attempt to block migrants from moving into former Woodlawn school

One-hundred migrants moved into the former Wadsworth Elementary School in Woodlawn on Thursday. This comes after neighborhood residents voiced opposition.

2 days ago

Migrants move into former Chicago elementary school

City of Chicago officials told Woodlawn residents that migrants will move into the former Wadsworth Elementary School building starting this week.

3 days ago

Chicago family files federal lawsuit following separation at border

Hours after turning themselves over to U.S. immigration agents, Selvin Arguenta and his eldest son, Selvin Najera, who was a minor in May 2018, were separated without much explanation. It would be more than a year and half before the father and son would see each other again.

4 days ago

Death in shelter for migrants highlights mental health challenges asylum seekers could face

When suburban police officers arrived in late November at a temporary shelter for asylum seekers, a crowd gathered as Rona Rozo grabbed onto a van trying to hitch a ride.

January 27

Poder opens Chicago's first immigrant integration center

The nonprofit helps Spanish-speaking immigrants learn English and land jobs.

January 20

Illinois General Assembly to send $20M to Chicago to help care for migrants

Mayor Lori Lightfoot originally asked for $54 million to help pay for services for asylum seekers.

January 18

Mayors to meet behind closed doors to discuss migrant crisis amid tensions over buses

Mayors from across the United States will meet behind closed doors on Wednesday to discuss the surge of migrants into their cities, as the issue has been a source of continuing controversy and even sparked public clashes between state officials.

January 18

Woodlawn community packs meeting to voice concerns over migrant shelter

A community meeting Thursday night in Woodlawn was packed with many people not happy about the city’s decision to go ahead and open up a shelter for asylum seekers – without their input – at a vacant elementary school campus.

January 12

Chicago group demands protections for undocumented workers

Local workers’ rights organizations are demanding that Homeland Security release its guidelines on labor law enforcement and protections for undocumented workers.

January 12

Northerly Island visitor center serving as temporary housing for migrants

A group of more than a dozen migrants is being housed temporarily at the Northerly Island visitor center near the Museum Campus.

January 12