Denver Faces Strain as Migrant Donation Centers Reach Capacity

Denver, with a population of 710,000, has seen 40,000 migrant arrivals in the past year, straining public services. Denver Health is seeking more funding to cover $10 million in unpaid medical bills from migrants, while schools struggle to accommodate nearly 100 migrant students. The city estimates a need for $100 million to cover housing, schooling, and healthcare for migrants. The Biden administration has requested $1.4 billion in grants for local governments and nonprofits to support recently arrived migrants, but Republicans are hesitant to allocate more funds without legislative changes to restrict immigration.