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A private plane chartered by the Texas Department of Emergency Management dropped off over 100 migrants at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. The plane arrived from El Paso, Texas, with two passengers reportedly fleeing the scene in an Uber before police could arrive. The city of Chicago plans to continue finding shelter for asylum seekers at O’Hare, including new arrivals.
Private Plane Deposits Over 100 Migrants at O’Hare Airport
A private aircraft landed at O’Hare Airport in Chicago, discharging approximately 100 asylum seekers on Tuesday evening. According to a spokesperson for the City of Chicago, the plane touched down around 7:15 p.m. at Signature Flight, with the call to airport police following shortly after.
The Texas Department of Emergency Management chartered the flight, which originated from El Paso, Texas. Two individuals reportedly fled from the scene in an Uber vehicle prior to the police’s arrival.
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A representative stated the City of Chicago would continue to allocate space within their shelter system for both the existing and newly arrived asylum seekers at O’Hare Airport.
The office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott released a statement regarding the flight, criticizing Mayor Johnson for allegedly not adhering to the city’s “Welcoming City” ordinance. The governor’s statement also mentioned ongoing efforts to assist border communities overwhelmed by migrant influxes under the current administration.
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The statement confirmed that the plane carried over 120 passengers, and that the migrants had willingly selected Chicago as their preferred destination. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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