Migrant Shelters Close Nationwide as Border Crossings Plummet Under Trump Administration

A sharp decline in illegal immigration and changes in federal policies have led to widespread closures of migrant shelters and layoffs across the U.S.

• Migrant shelters in cities like San Diego, San Antonio, and New York are shutting down due to a significant drop in illegal border crossings under the Trump administration.
• The Jewish Family Service (JFS) of San Diego, which operated a major migrant shelter, announced its closure and the layoff of 115 employees after receiving no new asylum seekers since January 20, 2025.
• Federal policy changes, including the suspension of the CBP One app and reduced funding, have been cited as key factors in the closures, with JFS losing $22 million in promised FEMA funding for 2024.
• New York City has closed 52 emergency shelters since June 2024 as the number of migrants in city-run shelters has declined for 27 consecutive weeks.
• Border officials report an 85% drop in illegal crossings along the Texas-Mexico border, with daily encounters at record lows compared to previous years.

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