Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Valdosta

(331 posts)
Sat Jan 13, 2024, 06:14 PM Jan 2024

Pritzker urges Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to stop migrant drop-offs in winter storm: 'I plead with you for mercy'

Pritzker urges Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to stop migrant drop-offs in winter storm: ‘I plead with you for mercy’
Chicago Sun Times

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday sent Texas Gov. Greg Abbott a sweeping letter about the ongoing migrant crisis, urging him to halt drop-offs during a dangerous winter storm.

“While action is pending at the federal level, I plead with you for mercy for the thousands of people who are powerless to speak for themselves,” Pritzker said in the letter. “Please, while winter is threatening vulnerable people’s lives, suspend your transports and do not send more people to our state.”

Pritzker wrote that sending migrants to Chicago this weekend — when temperatures are expected to reach dangerously low temperatures after several inches of snowfall — will potentially cost lives. Wind chill values are expected to dip to minus 17 degrees Saturday night.

...


Prediction: He won't.

Also: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100218595388
2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Pritzker urges Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to stop migrant drop-offs in winter storm: 'I plead with you for mercy' (Original Post) Valdosta Jan 2024 OP
Proof that a dying political party will stop MOMFUDSKI Jan 2024 #1
Mercy from abbott? elleng Jan 2024 #2
Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Illinois»Pritzker urges Texas Gov....