Chicago's 60-Day Shelter Eviction Policy for Migrants
Chicago enacts a 60-day shelter eviction policy for migrants, aiming to decompress shelter population and provide stability. Despite some exemptions, thousands of migrants will be removed from shelters as part of the new policy.
Key Points
- Policy places a 60-day limit on shelter stay for migrants
- Migrants must find alternative housing or re-apply to another shelter after eviction
- Thousands of migrants will be removed from shelters despite some exemptions
Pros
- Aims to decompress the city's shelter population
- Focuses on health, safety, stability, and self-sufficiency of migrants
Cons
- Risk of contributing to the city's unhoused population
- Exacerbating social and racial tension