Chicago Mayor Implements 60-Day Rule to Address Migrant Crisis

Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration in Chicago will begin issuing notices for migrants at city-run shelters to vacate within 60 days, reflecting the city's limited capacity for new arrivals. The new policy aims to prioritize shelter space for those currently camping outside police stations. The city will also crack down on "rogue buses" of migrants and increase personnel at initial landing spots to encourage migrants to go elsewhere. The administration emphasized the need to use finite resources judiciously while still providing humane resettlement. Exceptions to the 60-day limit can be made for medical crises, severe weather, or imminent move-in dates. The city plans to expand case management and legal services to help migrants attain long-term stability.