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WGN Chicago: Chicago no longer expecting huge influx of migrants ahead of Democratic convention Daily Herald: Will DNC bring migrant influx to Chicago? Municipalities, organizations prepare for possible bump City Bureau: ‘They grabbed me like I was a doll’: Day laborers say they are being beaten and targeted outside Home Depot by off-duty Chicago police working security Chicago Tribune: Migrant …

The Chicago Tribune: Migrant homeless encampment cleared; city officials deny it’s because of DNC (share link)The Chicago Tribune: Controversial staffing firm to remain in Chicago migrant shelters: ‘Right now, Favorite is our solution’ (share link) The Chicago Tribune: A migrant family’s first year in Chicago: sadness, setbacks and ‘beautiful moments’ (share link) The Chicago Tribune: Trump sought to pit Black …

Chicago Sun-Times Editorial Board: Biden’s order limiting asylum seekers at the border is working for Chicago “The decrease is tied to a temporary ban on asylum seekers at the southern border, part of an executive order President Joe Biden issued in early June to bring more order to the then-overwhelmed border. And it’s helping border states like Texas — and …

Capitol Fax: About that prediction of 25,000 migrants by convention time… Chicago Tribune: Chicago migrants disheartened over presidential election results in Venezuela; ‘We want our country to be free’ (share link) Chicago Tribune: Oak Park moving to be a ‘certified’ welcoming town for immigrants, residents (share link) Borderless: ‘I Have To Find Work’: Day Laborers Face Steep Competition, Slim Job …

Yesterday’s Venezuelan Elections CBS Chicago: Venezuelan migrants in Chicago say election results could sway decision to stay or return home ABC Chicago: Venezuela election: Nicolas Maduro claims victory as Venezuelans in Chicago watch closely Reuters: Government, opposition both claim Venezuela election win, official results questioned Chicago News Chicago Sun-Times: Immigration advocates in Chicago ‘disappointed and angry’ over lack of reforms, …

Chicago Tribune: Chicago leaders brace for as many as 25,000 new migrants ahead of DNC: ‘We just need to be prepared’ (share link) “The “fully expected” surge would be in sharp contrast with the current migrant count. The number of people living in city migrant shelters has steadily declined for months — down from around 15,000 in December to 5,667 …

FYI: At 10am on Tuesday, July 23rd, the Chicago City Council Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights is holding a subject matter hearing on shelter evictions. They will be taking public comment in-person, virtually, or in writing. More info here.  Chicago News Chicago Tribune: Chicago-area residents worry about how a new candidate will address immigration, Gaza, environment National News The …

FYI: At 10am on Tuesday, July 23rd, the Chicago City Council Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights is holding a subject matter hearing on shelter evictions. They will be taking public comment in-person, virtually, or in writing. More info here. Block Club Chicago: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Says He Will Bus More Migrants To Chicago Ahead Of DNC Capitol Fax: …

NBC Chicago: Gov. Abbott says Texas will continue busing migrants to Chicago during RNC speech “Texas Gov. Greg Abbott blasted the Biden administration’s immigration policies during a Wednesday speech at the Republican National Convention, and said that the state will continue busing migrants to Chicago and other sanctuary cities.”WTTW: From Immigration to Public Safety, What a Trump Victory Could Mean …

FYI: The Opportunity Agenda’s Narrative Research Lab is holding a three-part, bilingual English-Spanish Narrative Bootcamp series, where participants will get tools and training to support the movement for immigrant justice. The first of the sessions is on Friday, July 26th. Find out more and RSVP here. Chicago News Chicago Tribune: Migrant woman sexually abused while on the search for housing …