Winter Weather Worsens Housing Crisis for Asylum-Seekers in Chicago

Chicago and other US cities are struggling to house asylum-seekers as winter weather hits. Migrant families without shelter have been moved into temporary locations, such as the basement of a church in a nearby suburb. The response from officials has been criticized as slow and inefficient, with volunteers and churches providing the bulk of support. Similar challenges are being faced in New York and Denver, where the growing migrant population is straining existing resources. The goal is to provide permanent independent housing, but in the meantime, donated tents are being used to provide some protection against the cold. City officials are working to address the issue, but the lack of infrastructure and planning remains a significant challenge.