Chicago is facing scrutiny from Republicans on the Senate Commerce Committee as they investigate the city's use of airports to house undocumented immigrants. In a letter to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, committee members raised concerns about the violation of federal funding guidelines for airport facilities. Senator Ted Cruz explained that airports across the country receive millions of dollars in federal funds annually, including Chicago's O'Hare Airport. However, instead of utilizing these funds for airport operations, the city is using them to house undocumented immigrants. This misuse of federal grants contradicts the requirement that airport facilities be available for public use. Republicans on the Senate Commerce Committee have demanded answers from Mayor Johnson regarding this misuse of funds.
The issue of undocumented immigration extends beyond Chicago, as similar concerns have been raised about Logan Airport. In a recent interview, Senator Cruz expressed his frustration with a potential compromise bill being discussed in the Senate. He argued that Congress should pass strong legislation to compel President Biden to secure the border. He praised H.R. 2, a border security bill passed by Republicans in the House, and mentioned his role as the lead sponsor of the Senate version. However, he lamented that this bill was not being considered in the Senate discussions.
