Migrants in Chicago face poor conditions and delays at city-run shelters.

Migrants and volunteers are reporting poor conditions at some of Chicago's temporary shelters, including moldy food, cold showers, and restrictions on donations. The city's shelter system is at capacity due to a "humanitarian crisis" caused by Republican governors near the border sending Central and South American migrants to Chicago. Resources and funding remain strapped, with over 600 people waiting in police stations for shelter space to become available. Volunteers are calling for changes, including providing adequate meals and medical care, and being more transparent about shelter operations.