Denver has allocated almost $25M to provide shelter for immigrants.
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
3:00 PM – Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The city of Denver has reached almost $25 million in costs in order to shelter immigrants as the number of illegal immigrants entering the United States continues to grow.
This marks the latest financial hit that liberal cities are encountering as they deal with the immigrant crisis.
The ongoing immigrant issue has seen a number influx of immigrants at the border. Denver city officials declared in an email that the expenses for immigrant housing is approximately $24.8 million, which is $20 million more than what the city expected to spend within the last six months. Therefore, the spending is up to $1,000 per immigrant each week.
In August, it was reported by Axios that Denver had spent over $23 million regarding the immigrant crisis, and was experiencing an increase in the number of incoming immigrants. However, the city’s dilemma was said to be stable as leaders worked to establish a plan on how to efficiently provide services to immigrants.
Earlier this year, the city of Denver put specific limitations on immigrant shelters. This included a 30-day limit for how long immigrants can reside in a shelter, as well as restrictions on returns and any possible “illegal activity.”
The immigrant crisis has been a growing issue throughout the country, and Denver is among a number of liberal cities that have been hit by a large influx of immigrants. The most striking city dealing with the crisis has been New York City, and Mayor Eric Adams (D-N.Y.) has warned his city that the immigrant issue could cost up to $12 billion by 2025 without any federal action.
Therefore, Adams, the mayor of the self-described “sanctuary” city, has informed citizens that the immigrant influx could “destroy” the city.
Both Chicago and NYC are “sanctuary” cities, meaning that they limit or deny cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
“We are about to experience a financial… tsunami that I don’t think the city has ever experienced,” the NYC mayor explained. “Every service in this city is going to be impacted from child service to our seniors to housing. Everything will be impacted.”
Disappointed New Yorkers protested the city’s intake of immigrants and yelled “Close the border!” at members of Congress while they held a press conference. NYC has taken over 10,000 a month and received over 100,000 migrants within the past year.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R-Texas), has bussed immigrants to many cities including Denver and NYC, however, those buses hold only a fraction of the total number of immigrants that have been seen.
Additionally, officials in Chicago have publicized that there has been a $538 million deficit generated from many factors. These include “the cost to care for new migrants arriving in the city.” At least $200 million has been caused from special project costs, such as immigrant care, according to NBC Chicago.
Denver officials have previously claimed that it is not a sanctuary city, but city commands do limit cooperation with immigration officials, leading conservatives, including the governor of Texas, to call it a Sanctuary City.
Other city officials have also brought up the major issue of the influx of immigrants they are facing, including Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey (D-Mass.). Last month, Healey informed citizens about the state of emergency in the liberal state.
Additionally, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D-Calif.) explained recently that she is “fearful” that any day, “planes could start coming.”
Simultaneously, at the border itself, several Border Patrol sectors across the country are overwhelmed as they face over 8,000 illegal immigrant encounters each day of the week. This has resulted in street releases of immigrants across San Diego and Tucson as officials try to deal with the overflowing of their migrant shelters.
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The immense financial burden of providing shelter and services to these immigrants. This article explores the rising costs faced by Denver and other cities in dealing with the immigrant crisis.
Title: Rising Costs: Denver’s Struggle to Shelter Immigrants
Introduction:
In recent years, the United States has witnessed a significant increase in the number of immigrants entering the country illegally. The city of Denver, like many other liberal cities, has been grappling with the financial burdens associated with providing shelter and services to these immigrants. As the influx continues to grow, costs have risen sharply, with Denver alone spending almost $25 million to accommodate immigrants. This article examines the escalating financial strain faced by Denver and other cities in dealing with the immigrant crisis.
The Growing Financial Burden:
Denver city officials have reported unexpected expenses of approximately $24.8 million for immigrant housing in the last six months, a staggering $20 million more than anticipated. This translates to a weekly cost of $1,000 per immigrant. Such unexpected costs have put a strain on the city’s budget, forcing leaders to evaluate their plans for efficiently supporting immigrants.
Efforts to Cope with the Crisis:
Earlier this year, Denver implemented certain limitations on immigrant shelters, including a 30-day limit on residing in shelters and restrictions on returns and illegal activities. While these measures aimed to address the growing immigrant crisis, they could not fully mitigate the financial challenges faced by the city.
Impacts on Other Liberal Cities:
Denver is not alone in confronting the financial fallout of accommodating increasing numbers of immigrants. New York City, considered one of the worst-hit cities, has estimated that the immigrant issue could cost up to $12 billion by 2025 without federal assistance. Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has warned residents that the influx of immigrants could potentially “destroy” the city, highlighting the need for federal intervention.
Sanctuary Cities:
Both Chicago and New York City are categorized as “sanctuary cities,” limiting or denying cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. While this stance serves as a political statement, it also means that these cities bear a disproportionate financial burden in providing for incoming immigrants.
Texas Governor’s Role:
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has played a significant role by bussing immigrants to cities like Denver and New York City. However, the number of immigrants transported on these buses is relatively small compared to the total influx. This has prompted conservative leaders, including the Texas governor, to label Denver as a sanctuary city.
Financial Deficits and Emergency States:
Chicago has reported a $538 million deficit, with a substantial portion attributed to the costs associated with caring for new migrants. Similarly, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey raised concerns about the state’s emergency situation due to the influx of immigrants. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass also expressed fears about the potential future influx of immigrants via planes.
Overwhelmed Border Patrol:
Simultaneously, Border Patrol sectors across the country are facing overwhelming challenges as they encounter over 8,000 illegal immigrants at the border. This has strained the resources and capacity of these sectors, exacerbating the crisis facing cities like Denver.
Conclusion:
As the number of immigrants entering the United States illegally continues to rise, liberal cities such as Denver are grappling with
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