Gov. Pritzker (D-IL) said that Illinois would not be threatened or intimidated into allowing the Trump administration to do whatever it wants and break the law.
Well, I live in Chicago and voted for Pritzker, so I have that bias.
Everybody here knows where the Venezuelan immigrants hang out, begging for food money for their families. Whole families. Out in front of the Target in my building, at the gateway into the parking lot at Whole Foods down Broadway. Why? Because they aren’t allowed by law to work in jobs. Chicago is running out of money to help them. They were sent here unannounced by the governor of Texas, to “show” us something something something. Never mind that they are human beings. It’s already shameful because of Republicans. I’m glad the governor is standing up for them, but that isn’t enough. We need to have better policy, but we won’t get it under the current president and his minions. It’s the immigrants who will suffer and who are suffering. It’s so sad to watch it happening and feel so helpless.
By law, they are not allowed to work until they have their green card, which, depending on many factors, can take months to years. That’s why we even have undocumented workers, to a great extent. You get the green card when you are a permanent resident. So it’s not a matter of getting them or letting them work. It’s much more complicated than that. A better thing to do might be just issuing everyone a green card when they arrive and setting them up with classes in English and making sure they have jobs. They should learn enough English to go shopping and to fill out a written application for a job. But of course then it would be harder for rich people to exploit them by under paying them. If this were a Christian country maybe that could happen, with Christians like Bishop Budde. But of course then the so-called Christians in our country are nutty and deliberately stupid so that ain’t happening anytime soon.
Yes. Many people only come here during harvest times. When I lived in Massachusetts the immigrants arrived in late summer to harvest winter squash and pumpkins. The H2-A visa program is for that purpose.
I’d tell you to hire them under the table for domestic service (that would be real resistance as long as nobody took advantage of their plight with slave wages) but MAGAt neighbours would probably stool you. Gah
That wouldn’t help. Abbott is doing it to make the point that Texas can’t take care of all of them. But being Texas, I’m pretty certain they didn’t try that hard.
I have no idea of whether he asked for more federal aid. I assume not. He thinks border policy is set by Blue northern states that don’t have a lot of immigrants to deal with, which is a clear indication he has no understanding of the roles Chicago and New York have traditionally played in not just welcoming immigrants and making way for them but also in having huge enclaves of them residing within city limits.
What’s happening now is that the housing affordability crisis has slammed into this influx of immigrants. There is a paucity of places to house these immigrants. Sites have been suggested only to prove not feasible because of pollution.
And that is probably 60% the fault of private equity buying up houses and taking them off the market so they can rent them at sky high prices. There is also NIMBYism. But I don’t think that’s a huge problem here. It is in California for sure. Here it’s just more people, less housing, and too little housing that’s affordable and hard to get into.
Democracy depends on these strong leaders speaking out and standing up to the authoritarian regime, and this is definitely no time for appeasement. We will see the true character of our democratic leadership and will never forget the ones who did nothing to protect the people.
I generally oppose the idea of billionaires in public office, but Governor Pritzker has long caused me to rethink that basic principle. He's the exception that proves the rule.
HELL YEAH! Both Pritzger and Shapiro are WELL qualified to run the country. 🍊🤡 is way asinine, and the more asinine he behaves every day, the easier will be the re-assumption of Democrats in government. Pritzger and Shapiro both should be as loud as possible, daily, calling 🍊🤡 on his 💩
I support this governor from my state of Washington- another state which will stand up to Trump. JB Pritzker has shown us that he will protect the citizens of his state, and will be a strong voice for this country
This is what we need! A group of individuals who can stand up to the bully for us and who we can throw our weight behind. Form a coalition, find a few money people who aren’t self absorbed, and fight this fight. Without some leadership for the rest of us we are doomed!
Communication will be key, especially with the restrictions on media due to their corporate leaders kissing the ring and limiting what can be reported. We WILL figure this out!
I would sure like to hear a lot more people from congress stand up and declare exactly how they will counter the mad man in the oval office. So far I can count on one hand those who have the courage to stand with the people whom they are supposed to serve & protect.
We need more people to stand up to t and do the correct thing.
More state leaders and senators should follow his lead
Resistance groups r forming all over the country. We have to save this nation
I live in Illinois and feel better knowing that JB is doing the right thing by the people and standing up to insanity of the republicans party.
I’m thrilled, reassured and grateful for their wisdom, courage and authenticity.
Well, I live in Chicago and voted for Pritzker, so I have that bias.
Everybody here knows where the Venezuelan immigrants hang out, begging for food money for their families. Whole families. Out in front of the Target in my building, at the gateway into the parking lot at Whole Foods down Broadway. Why? Because they aren’t allowed by law to work in jobs. Chicago is running out of money to help them. They were sent here unannounced by the governor of Texas, to “show” us something something something. Never mind that they are human beings. It’s already shameful because of Republicans. I’m glad the governor is standing up for them, but that isn’t enough. We need to have better policy, but we won’t get it under the current president and his minions. It’s the immigrants who will suffer and who are suffering. It’s so sad to watch it happening and feel so helpless.
LET THEM WORK to help your/their community. How about that!
By law, they are not allowed to work until they have their green card, which, depending on many factors, can take months to years. That’s why we even have undocumented workers, to a great extent. You get the green card when you are a permanent resident. So it’s not a matter of getting them or letting them work. It’s much more complicated than that. A better thing to do might be just issuing everyone a green card when they arrive and setting them up with classes in English and making sure they have jobs. They should learn enough English to go shopping and to fill out a written application for a job. But of course then it would be harder for rich people to exploit them by under paying them. If this were a Christian country maybe that could happen, with Christians like Bishop Budde. But of course then the so-called Christians in our country are nutty and deliberately stupid so that ain’t happening anytime soon.
Is there a temporary residency that allows workers seasonal work perhaps, or ?
Yes. Many people only come here during harvest times. When I lived in Massachusetts the immigrants arrived in late summer to harvest winter squash and pumpkins. The H2-A visa program is for that purpose.
It is against federal law.
You don't think a lot of the immigrants would do that if they could? Learn laws and regulations before spouting off
What are you talking about?Everything I wrote I researched so I could give correct information. It’s not hard. Just go to Google and ask.
Actually 8 was answering DC up there
I’d tell you to hire them under the table for domestic service (that would be real resistance as long as nobody took advantage of their plight with slave wages) but MAGAt neighbours would probably stool you. Gah
Send em back to texas...I'll donate...
That wouldn’t help. Abbott is doing it to make the point that Texas can’t take care of all of them. But being Texas, I’m pretty certain they didn’t try that hard.
I have no idea of whether he asked for more federal aid. I assume not. He thinks border policy is set by Blue northern states that don’t have a lot of immigrants to deal with, which is a clear indication he has no understanding of the roles Chicago and New York have traditionally played in not just welcoming immigrants and making way for them but also in having huge enclaves of them residing within city limits.
What’s happening now is that the housing affordability crisis has slammed into this influx of immigrants. There is a paucity of places to house these immigrants. Sites have been suggested only to prove not feasible because of pollution.
And that is probably 60% the fault of private equity buying up houses and taking them off the market so they can rent them at sky high prices. There is also NIMBYism. But I don’t think that’s a huge problem here. It is in California for sure. Here it’s just more people, less housing, and too little housing that’s affordable and hard to get into.
Illinoisan here. I am proud of my governor for standing up for the rule of law and what is right.
Democracy depends on these strong leaders speaking out and standing up to the authoritarian regime, and this is definitely no time for appeasement. We will see the true character of our democratic leadership and will never forget the ones who did nothing to protect the people.
I generally oppose the idea of billionaires in public office, but Governor Pritzker has long caused me to rethink that basic principle. He's the exception that proves the rule.
Also California governor standing ground against traitor trump 💪💪
He’s the best governor Illinois has had in decades.
HELL YEAH! Both Pritzger and Shapiro are WELL qualified to run the country. 🍊🤡 is way asinine, and the more asinine he behaves every day, the easier will be the re-assumption of Democrats in government. Pritzger and Shapiro both should be as loud as possible, daily, calling 🍊🤡 on his 💩
Pritzger and Shapiro and Murphy! WAY TO GO
Murphy is awesome too!
How about a BLUE State NATION now as REAL and some shadow-government reminding us of the USA could be.
Absorb what Trump is dropping, keep those great DEI employees, scientists working with you Pritzger, Shapiro, AOC, Murphy, Newsom and who else?
I support this governor from my state of Washington- another state which will stand up to Trump. JB Pritzker has shown us that he will protect the citizens of his state, and will be a strong voice for this country
We are so blessed to live in Washington state with our great governor, Bob Ferguson, Diane. 🌈🦋
This is what we need! A group of individuals who can stand up to the bully for us and who we can throw our weight behind. Form a coalition, find a few money people who aren’t self absorbed, and fight this fight. Without some leadership for the rest of us we are doomed!
Yay!
Communication will be key, especially with the restrictions on media due to their corporate leaders kissing the ring and limiting what can be reported. We WILL figure this out!
I would sure like to hear a lot more people from congress stand up and declare exactly how they will counter the mad man in the oval office. So far I can count on one hand those who have the courage to stand with the people whom they are supposed to serve & protect.
👏👏👏👏
Thrilled to read this. All state leaders should make this clear.