Residents of Chicago's Brighton Park are taking legal action against Mayor Brandon Johnson over his plans to construct a tent city for up to 1,400 illegal border crossers. The residents are filing a lawsuit for a temporary restraining order on the 38th and California migrant tent city. The lawsuit highlights several key points:
The controversial tent city project has faced opposition from residents since its proposal. Ald. Julia Ramirez, who represents the area, disavowed Mayor Johnson's construction effort, emphasizing her lack of involvement in the planning and execution of the plans in Brighton Park. The lawsuit comes after state authorities temporarily paused construction on the tent city due to concerns raised in an environmental report. The report suggested that the land may contain hazardous chemicals, prompting a review by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Mayor Johnson, aware of the negative reception of the tent city, took measures to limit visibility during construction. Workers were seen lining safety fencing with black material to shield the ongoing work from public and media scrutiny. The tent city project, estimated to cost Chicago $29 million, involves a contract with Aegis Defense Services, operating under the branch called GardaWorld Federal Services. Despite the construction pause and environmental concerns, the mayor's office maintains that the site is safe for temporary residential use. Critics, including residents and their attorney Frank Avila, have accused the city of dishonesty, lack of transparency, and disregard for safety concerns. Avila expressed a commitment to holding the city accountable through legal means, emphasizing the need for honesty and transparency in the construction process. Keep reading with a 7-day free trialSubscribe to PatriotNewsToday to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives. A subscription gets you:
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