Denver Begins Evicting Migrants Due to Shelter Overcrowding and Budget Deficit

Facing a budget deficit of up to $180 million, Denver has started evicting migrants from shelters as it grapples with an unprecedented surge.

Denver is evicting migrants from shelters to manage an overwhelming surge, with 140 families already removed and more expected in the coming weeks.
The city faces a budget deficit of up to $180 million, with costs for migrant-related services expected to continue rising.
Officials are seeking additional federal aid and have traveled to Washington D.C. to advocate for expedited work authorizations and more support.
Local services and volunteers are stretched thin, with shelters operating at full capacity and the city purchasing bus tickets to send migrants to other cities.
The surge has also impacted the local healthcare system and public schools, with Denver Health in the red by about $22 million and nearly 3,000 migrant children joining the school system.