Texas has launched an airlift operation to transport migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border to Chicago, escalating Governor Greg Abbott’s controversial bus initiative. The first flight carried over 120 migrants from El Paso to Chicago. The move comes in response to political tensions, with Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson criticizing the buses carrying migrants to the city.
The Chicago City Council recently implemented measures to penalize bus operators that attempt to unload migrants outside designated locations. Governor Abbott’s office accused Mayor Johnson of targeting migrant buses, escalating the conflict over immigration policies. This latest development reflects ongoing political and policy disputes surrounding immigration issues at the state and federal levels.