Biden-era migrant crisis blowing holes through budgets of liberal, sanctuary cities
New York City Mayor Adams said it could 'destroy' the city
By Adam Shaw Fox News
Published September 17, 2023 8:00am EDT
Chicago’s announcement this week that the Windy City is facing a $538 million budget deficit, with a significant part of that attributable to the ongoing migrant crisis the city, marks the latest instance of a "sanctuary" city paying a heavy financial cost for migrant arrivals.
Chicago announced this week the $538 million deficit, driven by several factors including "the cost to care for new migrants arriving to the city."
NBC Chicago reported that at least $200 million stems from costs from special project costs — including migrant care. The outlet reported that recent estimates suggest the crisis is projected to cost more than $255 million by the end of the year.
Chicago is a "sanctuary" city, meaning that it bars local and state law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Such jurisdictions will typically be associated with a more welcoming attitude to those in the country illegally beyond the restriction on law enforcement.
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