Maldonado Joins Rep. García, Schakowsky Opposing Trump's ICE Raids
(July 8, 2019)--26th Ward Alderman Roberto Maldonado joined Congressmen Jesús “Chuy” García and Jan Schakowsky--along with many other state and local representatives—to oppose President Trump's ICE raids and urge the reunification of Francisca Lino with her U.S. citizen husband and her 6 U.S. citizen children.
Lino took sanctuary in Adalberto United Methodist Church, located in the 26th Ward, after being ordered to leave the country two years ago. Maldonado said, "Francisca Lino is the embodiment of hardworking law-abiding immigrants and communities who are being terrorized by the Trump Administration's cruel immigration policies separating families, not just at the border, but in every city across the country." In a effort to protect immigrant communities during Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, 26th Ward Alderman Roberto Maldonado has launched a campaign to educate both undocumented and documented Chicago residents of their immigration rights with a short video called, "Know Your Immigration Rights". Maldonado explained, "In this city of immigrants, our neighborhoods aren't just diverse in language or ethnicity. They are also diverse in immigration status. When we all know our rights as citizens and as immigrants, Tump's threats won't be able to destabilize neighborhoods and bring fear into our city." Maldonado has been a leader in the Immigration Rights Movement since 2007 when—as Cook County Commissioner—he was able to pass the first Sanctuary County in the nation. "Trump is not just targeting immigrants. He is also targeting Chicago because we are a Sanctuary City and we are standing up for the rights of people in our communities, " said Maldonado. Immigrants have the right to remain silent and needn't open the door to ICE officials unless they have a warrant. They also have the right to be represented by an attorney. Free legal consultation at 312-660-1370. In September, 2018, the City Council passed a resolution authored by Alderman Maldonado urging the future 2019 Congress to immediately pass legislation to allow parents of U.S. citizen or DACA eligible children to stay and work in the U.S. legally. The resolution called on Congress to put into law former President Obama’s executive orders allowing undocumented parents of U.S. citizen or DACA eligible children to be eligible for three-year renewable visas that allow them to live and work and care for their children legally in this country. |
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Rebuilding the Ward, Preventing Crime, Developing Bustling Retail
Since 2009, Ald. Maldonado has accelerated the rebuilding of the 26th Ward, which started when residents united to counteract the lack of city services in the Ward. He has sunk over $10 Million into the Ward, building safe streets, bringing schools near-by and good businesses that serve residents' needs.
Tackling Crime Head On
Ald. Maldonado has pressed to fill police shortages, pushed for "hot spot" monitoring to be standard, and pressed to ban all guns. He has shut down shady businesses that cheat customers, keep their stores unsanitary, and allow gang members to loiter.
For 9 years, Maldonado has held a monthly joint meeting with the District Commanders to prevent crime and catch criminals. For the last 2 years, he has pressed CPD to fill police shortages in 12th & 14th Districts.
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In 2016, "Hot Spot" policing drove out gang members,
forced a landlord to make repairs, and stopped loitering nearby.
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Maldonado installed cameras throughout the Ward because they prevent crime. A 2011 study in the Humboldt Park area reported that cameras were responsible for a 12% drop in crime.
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Building Affordability into the 26th Ward
Ald. Maldonado has been keeping the 26th Ward affordable for our neighbors and the next generation. In the last 2 years, his support has resulted in nearly 200 new or rehabbed apartments added to the housing stock in the 26th Ward. He even added 6 single family homes for $247,000 each. Long-time residents, who rebuilt the Ward, have earned their right to enjoy the fruits of their labor.
On Division St. soon - 15 live/work apartments for artists and their families above a theater, concert hall and piano bar.
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45 family-size apartments are slated for Oct. 2018 in 12 locations across the ward. Each has low utilities.
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49 single and family units opened in 2018 for incomes between $17,800-$50,500.
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