Denver Announces Closure of Four Immigrant Shelters Amid Budget Crisis
The city aims to mitigate a projected $60 million deficit by shutting down shelters, starting with Aurora, as tensions with neighboring cities escalate.
- Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announces the closure of four immigrant shelters over the next month to address budgetary concerns.
- The move is expected to reduce the city's projected $180 million spending on the humanitarian crisis by $60 million.
- Aurora officials criticize the decision, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two cities over the handling of immigrants.
- Approximately 300 immigrants could be relocated, with efforts to place them in other shelters or housing.
- Denver faces a nearly $60 million budget deficit, prompting service cuts and a reevaluation of migrant support costs.
Denver Gazette 
Washington Examiner 
