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#2,253 - Denver makes major shift in migrant response by extending support to six months but limiting spaces
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Denver's Mayor Mike Johnston has announced a controversial shift in the city's immigration policy, which significantly reduces the duration new immigrants can stay in shelters—from 14-42 days to a mere 24-72 hours. This change primarily targets a small group, limiting the new six-month asylum seeker program to just 1,000 participants. Despite Denver's history as a sanctuary city encouraging migrants to settle there, the new policy effectively reduces the city's financial responsibilities towards newcomers, leaving many without support. Critics argue this move could lead to an increase in homelessness among immigrants, as Denver's new plan offers very limited shelter time and insufficient resources, highlighting a stark contrast between the city's welcoming rhetoric and its actual policies.
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Manage episode 414078265 series 2792715
Denver's Mayor Mike Johnston has announced a controversial shift in the city's immigration policy, which significantly reduces the duration new immigrants can stay in shelters—from 14-42 days to a mere 24-72 hours. This change primarily targets a small group, limiting the new six-month asylum seeker program to just 1,000 participants. Despite Denver's history as a sanctuary city encouraging migrants to settle there, the new policy effectively reduces the city's financial responsibilities towards newcomers, leaving many without support. Critics argue this move could lead to an increase in homelessness among immigrants, as Denver's new plan offers very limited shelter time and insufficient resources, highlighting a stark contrast between the city's welcoming rhetoric and its actual policies.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darien-dunstan3/message
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