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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