Migrants Camp in City Streets as Biden’s Shelters Overflow and Gang Violence Grows
SUMMARY
President Biden's immigration policies have led to severe overcrowding in shelters, with migrants setting up tents on city streets and parks. In New York City, over 65,000 migrants are now in the shelter system, causing encampments to form on Randall’s Island and under Brooklyn overpasses. Reports indicate that many migrants prefer these outdoor camps due to safety concerns in shelters plagued by gangs and violence. Despite a new 60-day limit on shelter stays, extensions are frequently granted, and evicted migrants often reapply elsewhere. Massachusetts, grappling with $1 billion in shelter costs, is seeing similar issues. Governor Maura Healey is now prioritizing homeless residents and veterans. The state’s shelter expenses could reach $1.8 billion by 2026, with additional costs for food stamps, medical aid, and incarceration pushing the financial burden even higher.
