Cities across the United States are grappling with the challenges posed by an influx of migrants. In Chicago, the state has begun covering travel expenses for migrants wishing to leave the city, despite its status as a sanctuary city. This move comes amid reports of severe conditions in migrant shelters, including the death of a child and shortages of essential goods such as diapers, forcing parents to reuse soiled diapers on babies. The shelters, managed by Favorite Staffing under a multimillion-dollar contract, are facing criticism for these shortages. Similar struggles are echoed in Philadelphia, where organizers are overwhelmed trying to provide basic necessities like clothing, housing, food, work, and English classes to West African migrants, with minimal support from the community or government. The situation in Massachusetts is also dire, with Democratic leaders in the House considering measures to manage the emergency shelter program's escalating costs, as the federal government provides no relief. These developments highlight the growing crisis in migrant support across various cities, with local governments and organizations scrambling to meet basic needs amidst a lack of adequate federal assistance.
Migrant families are reporting a shortage of diapers in the city’s shelters, forcing some parents to reuse dirty diapers on their babies, according to migrants and a network of volunteers working closely with those living in shelters. https://t.co/ZCASM8KWJv
Essentials at migrant shelters are in short supply & aid groups are collecting diapers, toilet paper and other hygiene products. Some parents are forced to reuse dirty diapers. The shelters are managed by Favorite Staffing under a multimillion $ contract. https://t.co/GbXF5VCiHU
Migrants report reusing soiled diapers on babies amid essential goods shortages in Chicago shelters, @nellbsalzman, @LAURA_N_ROD and @KateArmanini report. https://t.co/ufx08QfcG4
Migrants report reusing soiled diapers on babies amid essential goods shortages in Chicago shelters @nellbsalzman @LAURA_N_ROD @KateArmanini https://t.co/4A36xkAtib
Migrants report reusing soiled diapers on babies amid essential goods shortages in Chicago shelters https://t.co/4vhRObLMQf
With mounting costs and no signs of help from Washington, Democratic leaders in the Massachusetts House are considering tightening how the state manages its emergency shelter program amid an influx of migrant families into the system. https://t.co/TQm5l49vGI
Chicago ignored dozens of warnings of migrant shelter conditions before a child’s death. @Borderless_Mag reports: https://t.co/5aywBCPVtX https://t.co/m45P35CkIf
With an influx of West African migrants, Philly organizers say they’re scrambling to provide clothing, housing, food, work, and English classes — with little to no support from surrounding communities or different levels of government. By @MassarahMikati https://t.co/2JpNwThlsp
State picks up travel tab for migrants who want to leave Chicago https://t.co/wTShpSjHef Sure, it's a sanctuary city, but they don't want you to *stay* -- go sanctuary somewhere else!