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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 …

FYI: *Tonight* at 6:30pm, WTTW is hosting a screening and discussion event at their studios, introducing Firsthand: Homeless – The Migrant Experience. Find out more and RSVP here.  The Record North Shore: No migrant buses have arrived in Wilmette since May — and zero in Chicagoland since June 14, officials say Borderless: Leaving Venezuela: Omar And Alejandra’s Search For A …

Chicago Tribune: A migrant family felt ‘blessed’ to be picked for a state rental program. They were given units that seemed unlivable — with a difficult choice. CBS News: As number of migrants in Chicago shelters decline, officials prepare for future arrivals Fox News: What would a President Pritzker do on immigration, border crisis? National News Financial Times (Opinion): Immigrants …

CBS Chicago: Chicago closes Daley College migrant shelter as city’s asylum seeker population continues to drop Chicago Tribune: With climate change coming, Chicago’s current migrant influx ‘only going to be the beginning’ (share link) CWB Chicago: Gunman shoots man outside migrant shelter near the Salt Shed Fox News: Venezuelan migrants allegedly choke, rob Chicago man on train, video shows National …

CBS2 – Undocumented immigrants now eligible for standard Illinois driver’s licenses with “federal limits” WGN9 – New driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants aims to remove ‘Scarlet Letter’ stigma Telemundo – ¿Qué debes saber sobre la licencia de conducir estándar para indocumentados en Illinois? Chicago Tribune – Changes to driver’s license eligibility for immigrants, gas tax hike on tap July 1 …