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immigration1 year ago•3 min saved

"Fort Point Building Considered as Overflow Shelter for Migrants in Boston"

Calls are increasing for the wealthy Boston suburb of Wellesley to house migrants as Massachusetts grapples with a surge of asylum seekers, with tensions rising over claims that the state is disproportionately burdening lower-income communities. Residents and officials, including a member of Wellesley’s Town Meeting and a Harvard Medical School professor, are open to the idea, while Democratic Governor Maura Healey has emphasized the necessity of opening temporary shelters to address the influx of migrant families. The state currently operates several overflow family shelter sites, with calls for more federal assistance in managing the situation.

via Daily Mail|

#community-response #immigration #massachusetts

immigration2 years ago•1 min saved

"Chicago Mayor Pauses Migrant Shelter Eviction Policy Amid Frigid Weather Crisis"

The city of Chicago temporarily closed its migrant intake center in the South Loop due to dangerously cold conditions, prompting migrants to be moved to the Harold Washington Library and other temporary shelters to escape the harsh weather. Venezuelan asylum seekers expressed shock at the extreme cold, while Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson emphasized the need for federal intervention to address the international migrant crisis.

via WGN TV Chicago|

#chicago #cold-weather #federal-intervention

immigration2 years ago•2 min saved

Chicago's Winter Relocation of Migrants Sparks Concerns and Questions

Chicago officials are working to relocate nearly 2,000 migrants from tents outside police stations before winter hits. Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to build "winterized base camps" to house up to 2,000 asylum seekers, but the plan has sparked protests in some neighborhoods. Over 1,700 migrants are still awaiting placement at shelters, posing a challenge for city officials. The surge in migrants is also being felt in other big cities like New York, where Mayor Eric Adams has been pleading for assistance as the city houses over 65,000 migrants.

via NewsNation Now|

#chicago #immigration #migrants

immigration2 years ago•2 min saved

"Chicago Faces Influx of Migrant Buses, Explores Shelter Solutions"

Chicago has seen a record 27 buses carrying migrants arrive in less than a week, with each bus typically carrying about 50 people. This influx has resulted in over 2,000 migrants sleeping in police station lobbies and O'Hare International Airport, while around 9,200 people are living in city-run shelters. The rise in arrivals has led to speculation that it is an effort to put pressure on the city ahead of the Democratic National Convention, but officials have dismissed this idea. Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration has signed a $29 million contract with GardaWorld Federal Services to provide temporary housing for asylum seekers, despite criticism of the firm's history. The city is also considering the use of tent camps and additional temporary shelters to address the situation.

via Block Club Chicago|

#bus-arrivals #chicago #immigration

immigration2 years ago•2 min saved

Chicago's Controversial Choice: Unveiling Details and Costs of Migrant Tent Cities

Chicago officials have released new details about the migrant tent cities that will be set up in the city, with a price tag of $29.4 million. Each tent will accommodate 12 cots and include restrooms, while other tents will have amenities such as kitchens, showers, and laundry machines. The city has contracted private security firm Garda-World Federal Services to build and operate the shelters, citing expediency and the existing statewide master contract with the State of Illinois. The base camps will provide temporary shelter and resources for new arrivals, with a focus on safety, cost savings, and accelerating resettlement. Chicago continues to receive new migrant arrivals from Texas and other cities, and the Biden Administration has granted temporary legal status to nearly half a million Venezuelans already in the U.S.

via FOX 32 Chicago|

#chicago #garda-world-federal-services #immigration

law-enforcement2 years ago•1 min saved

Chicago PD Investigates Sexual Misconduct Allegations Involving Migrants and Officers

The Chicago Police Department is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct by a group of officers with newly arrived migrants. The department did not disclose the number of officers involved or whether disciplinary action has been taken. Over 8,000 migrants sent by Texas Governor Greg Abbott have been accommodated in Chicago since August, with some having to sleep on police station floors. All 22 police stations in the city have served as temporary shelters. Following the confirmation of the investigation, about 40 migrants were moved out of the Ogden district police station. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's office stated that they are monitoring the situation closely and take the allegations and the well-being of all residents seriously.

via USA TODAY|

#chicago-police-department #investigation #law-enforcement

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Chicago Police Officers Investigated for Alleged Sexual Relationships with Migrant Teens at Station

The Chicago Police Department is conducting an internal investigation into allegations that one or more officers had sexual contact with migrants seeking shelter in police stations. One officer has been accused of impregnating a teenage girl, while others are accused of "improper sexual relations." The investigation is ongoing, and it is not yet known if the teen is a minor. The officers being investigated were assigned to the Ogden District, and the Bureau of Internal Affairs and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability are looking into the allegations. The city officials have expressed seriousness about the allegations and are monitoring the situation closely. Thousands of migrants have come to Chicago in recent months, and many are staying in temporary shelters or police stations while waiting for available space.

via Block Club Chicago|

#chicago-police-department #crime #internal-investigation

immigration2 years ago•10 min saved

Chicago migrants opt for police station over shelter.

Asylum-seekers in Chicago are sleeping on the floor of police stations due to a lack of space in city-run shelters. Despite the inhumane living conditions, many migrants prefer the police stations as they receive better treatment and have established routines. The city is working to identify more spaces to convert into temporary shelters and assist individuals and families in finding more permanent housing opportunities. Volunteers are bringing food and resources to the migrants, but many are comfortable where they are and have heard that conditions at other shelters are worse.

via Chicago Tribune|

#asylum-seekers #chicago #immigration

immigration2 years ago•7 min saved

Chicago's Migrant Crisis: Community Takes Action Amid City's Inaction.

Migrants seeking temporary shelter in Chicago are being housed at police stations due to overcrowding in the city's shelters. Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez has advocated for temporary shelters in his ward since fall, but city officials have repeatedly brushed him off. The city is trying to create respite centers and temporary shelters for migrants, but it can be challenging to find appropriate housing. Sigcho-Lopez and his staff moved migrants from an overcrowded police station to a temporary shelter being prepared inside an empty building on Racine Avenue with the help of local residents.

via Block Club Chicago|

#alderman #chicago #immigration

social-issues2 years ago•3 min saved

Portland considers building sleep 'pods' for homeless camps.

Portland, Oregon, plans to replace tents with "sleeping pods" at homeless camps, which can be funded with state assistance. The city aims to create six large outdoor camps to reduce and ultimately ban homeless camping in all public spaces. However, tents do not meet habitability requirements outlined by Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, and sleeping pods could qualify for county funding. The city has set aside $27 million to construct and operate three of the six tent sites for a year, with plans to build an additional three camps within the next two years. Some homeless advocates argue that a mass encampment plan would prove an ineffective use of money and resources and could further harm or traumatize residents.

via Fox News|

#homelessness #portland #sleeping-pods