After one Immigration raid carried out by the Border protection and other police forces in a South Shore Buildings in ChicagoTenants go through a complex scenario. Given the visibility of the deplorable condition of the property, The judiciary gave them until December 12th to settle elsewhere. From his place, They claim that there is not enough money for the move and require more time.
The building is located at 7500 S. South Shore Dr attracted nationwide attention first after an immigration raid Border protection in collaboration with representatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBIfor its acronym in English). From that moment on, the property was at the center of controversy as tenants revealed details about it Problems with electricity, heating and elevatorreported NBCChicago.
Although both the Chicago mayor’s office, Brandon Johnsonlike the tenants’ association They requested an extension The judiciary refused to allow these people to be relocated. Cook County Judge Debra Ann Seatontook note of the inspectors’ statements.
In this way the inmates will You have until December 12th to vacate the property and settle somewhere else. “Given the Conditions of this building, I can’t give you any more time“Seaton said in court on Monday. He too rejected the mayor’s request for provide more funds for the move.
According to Seaton, the condition of the structure represents “a serious danger to the residents inside“.
The raid was carried out by Dozens of armed federal agents on September 30th. Immigration officers They arrested 37 people in the operation carried out amid the intensifications Checkpoints in Chicagohow detailed CBS News. Among those arrested two American citizens were included who remained temporarily in custody.
Although residents of the building are aware that conditions are not safe, the outlook for them is difficult. In dialogue with NBCChicago, Darren Hightowerwho rents an apartment locally, admitted that the state was deplorablebut he noticed that There are not enough resources for a move.
The property is currently managed by a receiver, Friedman Communities, who is helping tenants move to another property. They were offered Moving assistance of up to $5,000 And other resourcesbut it’s still not enough.
“You can give me $10,000, but What should I do if I have nowhere to go? “Eat the money?” asked Larry Ashley, another local resident. The judiciary claimed it was working to ensure the relocation of the tenants.
“The union is currently looking Protect everyone in the building to ensure no one becomes homeless“said the organizer Infiniti Gantby Southside Together.
Until now, At least 12 tenants accepted offers to move. While some have already moved independently, others are still considering what to do next.
The judge, for her part, noted this Safety is the top priority when issuing an eviction order of the people. “This court will not make anyone homeless. This dish I would never do that“, he indicated.
Although the eviction date for tenants is still set for December 12th, A shelter status hearing has been scheduled for Dec. 19..
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