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Taxpayer-Funded Housing for Alleged Murderer Sparks Outrage

3/26/2026

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Taxpayers funded housing for Jose Medina-Medina, a 25-year-old illegal alien accused of murder.
Sheridan Gorman, 18-year-old Loyola University student, was shot near Tobey Prinz Beach on March 19.
Medina-Medina had a prior shoplifting arrest and was not turned over to ICE under sanctuary policies.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized sanctuary policies and called for accountability.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reaffirmed his commitment to protecting illegal aliens despite the tragedy.

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Taxpayers funded housing for Jose Medina-Medina, a 25-year-old illegal alien accused of murder.
Sheridan Gorman, 18-year-old Loyola University student, was shot near Tobey Prinz Beach on March 19.
Medina-Medina had a prior shoplifting arrest and was not turned over to ICE under sanctuary policies.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized sanctuary policies and called for accountability.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reaffirmed his commitment to protecting illegal aliens despite the tragedy.