# Call on federal government to grant Parole in Place status and issue work permits to new migrants and long-term contributing immigrant workers

[Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Immigrant and Refugee Rights](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/immigrant-and-refugee-rights) › [26th Ward: Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26)

Clerk's short name: Chicago City Council Commits to the National Fight for Parole for the 11 Million.

- Record number: **SR2023-0005289**
- Type: Resolution; category: Committee/Public Hearings
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26th Ward)
- Co-sponsors (8): [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14th Ward), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48th Ward), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12th Ward), Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos, [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33rd Ward), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22nd Ward), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25th Ward), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/immigrant-and-refugee-rights)
- Introduction Date: Oct 16, 2023
- Final Action Date: Dec 13, 2023
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=9C2AB268-296A-EE11-9AE6-001DD80977D6)

## Roll call: Adopted Dec 13, 2023

**47 yea, 2 nay.** This was a divided vote. On motion of Alderperson Vasquez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Hopkins, the resolution was Adopted. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Dec 13, 2023](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/152235C5-F883-EE11-8178-001DD83091CA).

**Nay (2)**: [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17)

**Yea (47)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50), Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (former member)

**Not voting (1)**: [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33)

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (@cf/openai/gpt-oss-120b) from the ordinance text only: [SR2023-0005289.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/2582c131-5555-4440-a334-9ab9c46de8c3.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

The Chicago City Council adopted a resolution urging President Biden to expand humanitarian parole and work permits for the 11 million undocumented people living in the U.S. and to reunite families and return deported green-card veterans. The council will send a delegation with affected families to Washington, D.C. to make the request.

- Calls on President Biden to grant parole and work permits to 11 million long-term undocumented workers.
- Requests the return of deported green-card veterans and reunification of their families.
- Notes that current immigration reform in Congress is stalled.
- Mentions existing humanitarian parole programs for Ukrainians, Venezuelans, Cubans, Nicaraguans, and Haitians.
- The council will deliver the resolution in person to the President.

**Money**

- $hundreds of millions of government dollars – earmarked to assist refugees with legal entry and parole status
- $millions (privately raised) – earmarked to assist refugees with legal entry and parole status

**Who**: Undocumented workers, their families, and deported green-card veterans are the groups the resolution seeks to help.

**Where**: Chicago, Illinois (26th Ward)

## Timeline

- Oct 16, 2023: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Dec 7, 2023: Substituted, Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights. The matter was substituted in Committee.
- Dec 13, 2023: Adopted, City Council (47 yea, 2 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/152235C5-F883-EE11-8178-001DD83091CA). On motion of Alderperson Vasquez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Hopkins, the resolution was Adopted.
- Jan 5, 2024: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.

## Documents

- [SR2023-0005289 Recommendation Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/a720a006-8c25-4333-8730-e40e22227f35.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [SR2023-0005289.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/2582c131-5555-4440-a334-9ab9c46de8c3.pdf) (Legislation)
- [W26 - fight for parole.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/5cb7516e-9250-40e1-a307-244089ec35ad.pdf) (Miscellaneous)

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