Mayor Lightfoot Sends Letter Urging Texas Governor to Stop Bussing Migrants to Chicago

City remains at maximum capacity of shelter space, services, and resources
On Sunday, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot sent a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott urging his administration to stop the inhumane and dangerous action of bussing migrants to Chicago. The City is aware that the State of Texas is planning to resume bussing individuals and families to cities throughout the United States, including Chicago next week. Since August 2022, the City has welcomed more than 8,000 men, women, and childre