Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson got a reality check during a heated congressional hearing. Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna blasted him for helping illegal immigrants avoid ICE arrests. She accused him of breaking federal laws by letting migrants skip immigration enforcement.
Johnson tried to defend Chicago’s sanctuary city policies, saying they follow local and state laws. But Luna wasn’t buying it. She pointed out that his actions clash with federal rules meant to protect borders. Taxpayers are footing the bill for his migrant programs, costing over $600 million in four years.
Voters in Chicago are fed up. Nearly 70% disapprove of how Johnson handles the migrant crisis. Crime and money troubles are making residents angry. Instead of fixing neighborhoods, the city spends millions housing migrants in shelters and hotels.
Even Democrats are turning on each other. Johnson’s policies have caused fights in his own party. Some leaders say he cares more about migrants than struggling families. The mess started when Texas sent thousands of migrants to Chicago, overwhelming shelters and police stations.
Johnson’s plan to build tent camps failed after finding toxic soil. Measles outbreaks in packed shelters made things worse. Now, he’s kicking migrants out after 60 days to free up space. But new buses are expected during the Democratic National Convention this summer.
At the hearing, Republicans grilled Johnson for putting migrants ahead of citizens. They asked why Chicago taxpayers should pay for his open-border policies. Luna warned that aiding illegal immigration hurts both migrants and Americans. She says Johnson’s choices are reckless and illegal.
The mayor’s approval rating is collapsing. Critics say his woke priorities are destroying the city. From crime spikes to budget chaos, Chicago’s decline is a warning for other liberal cities. Luna’s DOJ referral could mean legal trouble for Johnson if federal investigators step in.
This disaster shows what happens when leaders ignore the law. Sanctuary cities like Chicago create chaos instead of safety. Voters want solutions, not excuses. As the migrant crisis grows, Johnson’s failures prove conservative policies are needed to restore order and common sense.
