Democrat cities migrant shelters are facing major cuts following Trump win
New York City, Chicago, Massachusetts Brace for Migrant Shelter Closures Amid Budget Constraints
In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s recent election victory, sanctuary cities across the United States are scaling back their migrant shelter programs.
Trump’s administration has pledged a rigorous crackdown on illegal immigration, with incoming “border czar” Tom Homan vowing mass deportations as early as 2025.
New York City officials have announced a series of shelter closures affecting hundreds of migrants.
The sprawling Randall’s Island shelter, built to house up to 3,000 people, is set to shut down by February 2025, shortly after Trump’s inauguration for his second term on January 20.
Officials indicate that the city’s recent wave of immigrant arrivals has “significantly slowed,” and many of the 170,000 migrants who previously relied on city shelters have since left the system.
According to the New York Post, maintaining this shelter infrastructure has come at a high cost to taxpayers, with the city paying $352 per illegal alien per night. Of this amount, only $130 went to hotel accommodations, with the remaining funds allocated for social services, food, and cleaning.
The city’s debit card program, which provided $3.2 million in aid to 2,600 illegal families, is also ending, according to Gothamist.
Chicago, too, is reducing its illegal aliens shelter capacity. Mayor Brandon Johnson confirmed plans to close several shelters by December 1, including the Inn of Chicago, a temporary facility housing 1,500 migrants.
Earlier in October, Chicago shut down a “landing zone” for newly arrived migrants, where they were temporarily processed before being placed in shelters designated specifically for illegal aliens.
Johnson stated, “We are shifting to a more cost-effective, equitable and strategic approach that addresses homelessness for all who need support in the city of Chicago.”
The transition aligns with a sharp decline in migration to the city and current budget limitations.
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In Massachusetts, a state panel recently recommended substantial budget cuts after a study revealed that maintaining illegal alien shelters could cost the state an estimated $1 billion in 2025.
Massachusetts had already established a resettlement agency and other support programs in September 2023, but by November, the state’s shelter system had reached its capacity following a steady influx of migrants.
With President-elect Trump’s renewed focus on border security and immigration enforcement, cities with significant illegal alien populations are bracing for substantial changes.
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