Overview

• Hundreds of Venezuelan, Angolan, and Congolese refugees, including 70 children, are currently camping at the Garfield Community Center in Seattle after being evicted from hotel rooms and short-term rentals.
• City officials have not confirmed if they will clear the encampment, amid concerns from migrants about potential use of force.
• Temporary housing solutions provided by state, county, and city governments have been insufficient, leaving migrants in limbo without long-term stability.
• More than $30 million allocated by the State Legislature for migrant and asylum seeker support will not be available until July, exacerbating the current crisis.
• Local leaders and organizations are scrambling for immediate solutions, but face challenges in coordinating resources and support.