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In Chicago and across the country, public services like transportation, healthcare, and education are already under pressure. The demands of families who have been here for the past 7 months have put a significant strain on every aspect of city services.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has announced plans to phase out centralized housing for migrants, like hotels, and instead allocate a budget of $21,100 per month for housing them in scattered apartments across the state. This decision follows Donald Trump's presidential victory and his plans for mass deportations, which Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu have publicly opposed, pledging not to cooperate with such actions. The timing has led some to speculate that Healey aims to complicate Trump's deportation efforts in Massachusetts. The state has been in a state of emergency regarding this migrant crisis for over a year, with no resolution in sight.

A $51 million allocation for migrants in Chicago sparked controversy, particularly among some Black residents. They argued the funds should instead address the long-standing needs of Chicago's Black community. The proposal faced vocal opposition during a city council meeting, leading to police escorting individuals out and Mayor Brandon Johnson requesting a brief recess. Despite the controversy, city officials expressed commitment to addressing the needs of both the unhoused population and newly arriving migrants through dedicated revenue streams. Some felt money should be allocated for Black children and the Black community. 34 aldermen ultimately voted for the $51 million allocation.

Savannah Hernandez reports from downtown Chicago near Millennium Park, highlighting the worsening migrant crisis. She encountered a man from Ecuador who arrived a month ago and is now begging for money to return home. He claims he contracted tuberculosis at a migrant shelter and spent two weeks in the hospital. The man says no one in Chicago is willing to help him. While Chicago, like New York, has intake centers that can provide plane tickets to other states or countries, Hernandez notes the prevalence of migrants on street corners asking for money. She concludes that the shelter system is failing and the migrant crisis in Chicago is dire.

They're taking kids from shelters if they don't have a safe place to go afterward. We confirmed this with a child protective services representative. The shelters are closing soon, and if families can't find safe accommodations, the children will be taken. Some shelters are still open, but many are shutting down by Friday. We visited one shelter today, which provides cots, meals, and laundry services, but families need to leave by noon on Friday. It's a serious situation, and it's hard to believe this is happening. The impact on families is devastating, and there’s a lot of concern for the children involved.

This hotel now serves as a state-run migrant shelter with tight security. Chicago is preparing for a potential increase in arrivals, with space for 950 people. The city previously housed 14,824 people across 28 shelters during peak times. The Illinois Community For Displaced Immigrants is involved in planning for new arrivals, aiming to provide support for both immigrants and homeless individuals. The state is creating more space, fulfilling a promise to add 2,000 beds. The goal is to offer stable housing rather than long-term shelter living. Chicago is unsure of the number of arrivals expected during the DNC.

Andres Carrera, political director for Denver mayor Mike Johnston, states that opportunities are gone for a group sent by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on March 26th. Denver informs families that resources have been allocated to 40,000 migrants who arrived before them. Denver offers to provide buses for families who have traveled long distances.

I am at the airport where migrants are living. The city received $120 million, but we don't know where the money went. CBS lawyers haven't responded. We are trying to shed light on the situation and hope someone will take action. I spoke to someone from Venezuela about their needs. They can't stay in Los Angeles. People are sleeping on the floor at O'Hare Airport and in police stations across the city. There doesn't seem to be a plan. The situation has worsened over time. I will go outside.

Chicago is experiencing a measles outbreak despite mass vaccinations at a migrant shelter. The city now has more cases in 14 years, with the virus spreading beyond the shelter. Doctors emphasize the ease of transmission, especially among children who attend school and use public transportation. Initially, most cases were confined to a shelter in Pilsen.

Homeless shelters in DC are overwhelmed due to an influx of migrants being bused in from Texas and Arizona. Many of these migrants are asylum seekers heading to other destinations, not DC. Activists in Texas, like Hernando Arce, are organizing protests to raise awareness about the situation, particularly in San Antonio, where a new processing center has opened. They are calling for a moratorium on immigration, the outlawing of sanctuary cities, and restrictions on NGOs funding immigration-related services. The discussion highlights concerns about the impact of unchecked immigration on local communities and the financial burden on taxpayers. Activists emphasize the need for community awareness and action to address these issues.

Migrants in Brunswick, Maine, are housed in furnished apartments with utilities paid for up to two years. These units, originally intended for Maine residents, are free for migrants while a one-bedroom apartment for residents costs around $1800 and a two-bedroom costs approximately $2300. The average house price in Brunswick is $480,000. This situation has caused outrage given the ongoing housing crisis for American citizens. Brunswick is in the same county that received nearly $1 billion in FEMA funding for sheltering illegal immigrants in 2023-2024, funds now reportedly depleted. We've also spoken with those in Bangor and Lewiston, and Catholic Charities expects to house up to 150 more refugees by September 30th. This highlights the impact of the open border crisis, extending even to unexpected areas of the U.S.

Residents in Brighton Park are upset about plans to house 2,000 migrants at a base camp in their neighborhood. They claim they were not informed about the project and only found out when construction crews arrived. At a meeting held at Kelly High School, tensions rose as residents demanded transparency. However, the meeting reached capacity, leaving many residents outside and unable to participate. The frustration was evident as people pounded on the doors in an attempt to be heard. The situation highlights the divide between residents and the city's plan to house migrants in the area.

In El Paso, there is a humanitarian crisis with around 2,500 migrants sleeping on the streets. Most of them are from Venezuela, but there are also migrants from Nicaragua, Colombia, Turkey, Africa, and more. The ending of title 42 on May 11th is causing an increase in migrants crossing the region. There have been reports of chicken pox outbreaks in some of the camps. The situation is overwhelming authorities, and the mayor has declared an emergency. Migrants are trying to reach cities like Denver, Houston, and Chicago, but many don't have the money for transportation. Downtown El Paso is filled with migrants. Stay tuned for updates on this ongoing situation.

Hospitals in sanctuary cities like New York City, Denver, San Diego, Chicago, and Boston are facing financial collapse due to the high number of illegal migrants seeking free care, costing American taxpayers over $30 million. For example, a clinic in Chicago treated 16,000 illegal immigrants last year.

We appreciate the technical support and work authorization from the federal government. Without significant investment, not just Chicago but the entire country will struggle to maintain this mission. However, the state of Texas is not helping the cause. While we acknowledge the challenges at the border and the need for immigration reform and a pathway to citizenship, sending buses all over Illinois and the country is reckless and dangerous.

New York City is facing a humanitarian crisis and dealing with it almost entirely on its own. Mayor Eric Adams says the city's finances are buckling under the weight of 100,000 migrants who have been bussed to town over the last year. The city is still directly caring for more than 57,000 migrants across roughly 200 emergency shelters and is spending $9.8 million a day. The city has already spent about $1.5 billion and will spend an additional $4.7 billion in the year ahead.

There is a migrant crisis in New York City, with over 100,000 migrants needing housing, education, and medical care. Mayor Adams wants the federal government or the state to cover the costs, but they refuse. The burden falls on New York City taxpayers, adding to existing issues like congestion pricing, crime, and homelessness. The speaker criticizes the government for not taking responsibility for the problem they created.

I'm in the Bronx, where 2,200 migrant men will soon be housed in this building. Bronx residents are angry because they weren't consulted. This highlights how sanctuary cities, despite the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration, continue spending millions on migrant housing. For example, a women- and minority-owned business received a $340,000 contract, and Garner Environmental Services got a $450 million contract to manage shelters citywide. Residents are protesting the lack of input on this relocation to this building, which was originally marketed as luxury housing with a rooftop terrace. This is just temporary housing; permanent housing will likely follow, a pattern seen in other sanctuary cities and states. I'm here to bring attention to the Bronx residents' concerns about this situation.

Mayor Eric Adams has requested a federal state of emergency and for Massachusetts to do the same as asylum seekers flood their states and sanctuary cities. The cost of the migrant crisis in New York City is $12 billion over three fiscal years, with $383 per family seeking shelter and services each day. Mayor Adams is set to meet with Tom Perez, one of Biden's top aides, but New Yorkers are frustrated that non-residents and non-citizens are receiving more help than locals. Border states like Texas and Arizona argue that they have been dealing with this issue for years. The city is expanding into any available space, such as a tent city at a hospital in Queens and converting turf fields into shelters. This has impacted thousands of students who rely on the fields for sports and mental health.

Savannah Hernandez reports from the Bronx migrant shelter opened six months ago to house 2,200 migrant men. She notes that 62 shelters have been closed this month, but "since 2022, you've had a quarter million illegal immigrants come into New York City and around 200 migrant shelters opened as a direct response." She observes migrants are being moved into various boroughs rather than shelters closing. Interviews with residents describe conditions as "difficult" and "not easy." The piece links crime to migrants on mopeds, citing an incident where "an off duty police officer" was involved in a shooting and "one of these illegals was fatally shot," plus a "string of 62 robberies" and a suspect targeting women and children. It mentions two Dominicans with a "'long criminal rap sheet'" and notes Bronx residents were outraged before the opening. Update on the migrant crisis in New York City in 2025.

Savannah Hernandez reports from New York City's Roosevelt Hotel, examining the migrant crisis. She found a Jackson Hewitt table offering flyers to migrants, stating, "working or not, file your taxes, and we can get the maximum refund for your family." The flyer claims refunds could exceed $7,000 for one child and $14,000 for up to three children. A Jackson Hewitt employee confirmed they assist migrants with tax refunds. The reporter noted the flyers are being distributed as tax season approaches in New York City, a sanctuary city with over 200,000 illegal immigrants. Despite promises of mass deportations, the city has spent $7 billion on migrants. A shelter is closing in June, but another with 2,200 beds for single migrant men just opened in the Bronx. The report is dated March 2025.

In the last four years, Chicago has spent roughly 1% of its budget, while Denver has spent $79 million over the last two and a half years, and New York City has spent approximately $6.9 billion in taxpayer funds on care for illegal aliens. Boston does not track immigration status when providing city services, so there is no concrete number. Regarding NGOs, in Chicago, city departments don't seek the status of individuals seeking service. Denver provides food and shelter to those in need, regardless of origin. New York City utilizes both city agencies and nonprofits to address the migrant crisis. Boston has community organizations that serve all residents. Congress must provide oversight.

I'm in downtown Chicago near Millennium Park, where the migrant crisis is visible. I encountered a man from Ecuador asking for money for medicine to treat tuberculosis he contracted at a shelter. He's struggling to get back home and claims nobody in Chicago is helping him. Similar to New York, Chicago has intake centers for migrants to get plane tickets to other states or countries. The shelter system in Chicago seems inadequate, with migrants on every corner asking for help. The situation is concerning.

Venezuelan migrants in Chicago allegedly receive benefits including $50,000 in food stamps, $5,000 cash, and six months of free rent, possibly prioritized over citizens. Some report hearing of two years of free rent. Some Chicago residents are angry because people needing Medicaid and food stamps are rejected. Some families beg for money and food, then allegedly evade bus and train fares without consequence. One person describes a car with Venezuelan markings driving by their house.

They're taking kids from shelters if they don't have a safe place to go afterward. We confirmed this with a child protective services representative. The shelters are closing by Friday, and if families can't find safe accommodations, the children will be taken. Some shelters are still open, but many are not. We visited a shelter today that provides meals and laundry, but they must leave by noon on Friday. It's a serious situation, and it's hard to believe it's real. Families are in distress, and the implications for the children are concerning.