As the number of migrants seeking asylum in the United States continues to rise, several Democratic-led cities have begun providing transportation assistance to help them reach their final destinations. This move comes amid growing concerns about the strain on local resources caused by the influx of migrants.
Denver, Colorado, has spent at least $4.3 million in city funds to send migrants to other cities, mostly Chicago and New York. According to city data, nearly half of the 27,000 migrants who have arrived in Denver since November 2022 have chosen to take advantage of this program.
Other cities, such as New York and Chicago, are also offering transportation assistance to migrants. In New York, migrants can receive one-way plane tickets to anywhere in the world. Chicago’s Catholic Charities has used state funds to help buy tickets for more than 2,500 migrants who have family or friends elsewhere.
Proponents of this approach argue that it is more humane and cost-effective than simply providing shelter and basic necessities to migrants indefinitely. They also point out that many migrants are already en route to their final destinations when they arrive in Denver or other border cities.
Critics of the program argue that it is tantamount to “shipping” migrants off to other cities, and that it does not address the root causes of the migration crisis. They also argue that it is unfair to burden other cities with the costs of providing assistance to migrants.
The debate over how to handle the influx of migrants is likely to continue as the issue remains at the forefront of national attention.
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