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Sanctuary city ballot measure falls flat in Chicago City Council
The Chicago City Council has squelched a plan to put a sanctuary city referendum on the March ballot.
Why it matters: Thursday's vote ends a two-month saga that has caused deep divisions in the council and confusion in the public.
Between the lines: The referendum's sponsors say the effort was meant to drive more fiscal accountability and gauge public mood on the city's migrant crisis.
Yes, but: The original wording targeted the city's sanctuary city status, which has little to no relation to the migrant issue.
https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2023/12/14/sanctuary-city-ballot-referndum-city-council-fails