Cities Struggle with Migrant Crisis, Call for Federal Aid and Coordinated Effort

As cities like Denver and New York City near their capacity, mayors plead for more federal assistance and a nationally coordinated response to the ongoing migrant crisis.

• Denver Mayor Mike Johnston calls for more federal aid as the city nears a 'breaking point' due to the migrant crisis, with an estimated 10% of Denver’s budget going toward aiding migrants.
• Johnston proposes three key steps to address the crisis: expedited processing of asylum claims, work authorizations for migrants, and a nationally coordinated entry system.
• The White House is identifying federal spaces to help cities like Denver, Chicago, and New York City house arriving migrants amid growing concerns of packed shelters and tight budgets.
• New York City Mayor Eric Adams calls for more assistance, emphasizing that this is a national problem and cities need help from the national government.
• Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has been sending migrants to Democratic-led cities nationwide in an uncoordinated manner in protest of President Biden’s immigration policies.

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