{"id":2153974,"date":"2024-01-19T15:49:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T20:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/denver-mayor-bemoans-potential-180-million-impact-of-immigrant-influx\/"},"modified":"2024-01-19T15:53:25","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T20:53:25","slug":"denver-mayor-bemoans-potential-180-million-impact-of-immigrant-influx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/denver-mayor-bemoans-potential-180-million-impact-of-immigrant-influx\/","title":{"rendered":"Denver mayor expresses concern over potential $180 million impact of immigrant influx"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdenver-mayor-bemoans-potential-180-million-impact-of-immigrant-influx%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2153974&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Colorado\u200b Mayor Warns of\u2064 $180\u200b Million Cost to Care for Immigrants Without Federal Intervention<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Colorado Mayor Mike Johnston \u2064has issued a dire warning that the sanctuary city of Denver could face a \u200bstaggering $180 million burden in caring for the recent influx of\u200d immigrants if the federal government does not step\u200b in to provide support. \u2063Speaking at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, Johnston revealed that over 36,000\u2064 immigrants have arrived in Denver since December 2022.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Heartbreaking Stories and the Urgent Need for Federal Support<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>During his\u200d visit\u200c to \u2064Washington, Mayor Johnston met\u200b with President \u200bJoe Biden\u2064 to discuss the pressing issue at \u2064hand. He emphasized the daily heartbreaking stories of immigrants in Denver and stressed the\u200c urgent need \u200cfor federal support and action. Without such \u2062assistance, Denver&#8217;s budget for \u20622024 would be \u2063severely impacted,\u200d with a staggering $180\u2064 million \u200cshortfall, which accounts for more than 10%\u200d of \u2062the entire city \u200dbudget.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Denver&#8217;s \u200cDetermination to Provide Shelter and \u200bWinter Clothing<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Mayor Johnston highlighted Denver&#8217;s determination to ensure that immigrant women and children are not left on the streets,\u2063 especially during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/plurality-of-americans-say-u-s-is-doing-too-much-for-ukraine-new-gallup-poll-finds\/\" title=\"Most Americans believe the US is excessively involved with Ukraine, reveals recent Gallup poll.\">harsh winter months<\/a> in Colorado.\u200c The \u2062city goes above and beyond by\u200d providing winter clothing\u2063 to immigrants who often arrive ill-prepared in T-shirts and sandals.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Mayors Call for Work Authorization \u200dand Federal Funding<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>At the conference, mayors \u200bunited in their call\u200c for work authorization, federal funding, and an improved plan of entry for asylum-seekers. \u200dThey are urging the U.S.\u200c Senate and \u2062President Biden\u2064 to take\u200c action on these\u200b crucial\u2063 matters.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>A Bipartisan Solution for \u2064a Humanitarian and Fiscal\u2063 Crisis<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Mayor Johnston expressed optimism about \u200ba potential bipartisan deal in the \u2064Senate \u2062that would \u2064support common-sense solutions. \u200bHowever, he acknowledged the potential challenges in the\u2064 Republican-controlled\u200c House, particularly with\u200c President Donald Trump&#8217;s influence. He urged politicians to\u200d prioritize addressing the humanitarian\u200b and fiscal \u2063crisis rather than playing politics \u2063in an election year.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Record-Breaking Numbers at the U.S.-Mexico\u200c Border<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The urgency of the situation is further highlighted by the \u200bstaggering numbers at the U.S.-Mexico border. In December 2023 alone, U.S. Customs and \u2064Border Protection processed over 302,000 individuals. Since President Biden took\u2062 office, it is reported that over 10 million immigrants have entered \u200dthe country illegally, marking the highest\u2064 recorded\u200d number for\u2063 any administration\u200d in such a \u200dshort period of time.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How will the \u2063lack of \u200bfederal support impact the quality of\u200b life \u200bfor both immigrants and native citizens in Denver?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  On. Johnston shared \u200cstories \u200dof \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-absolutely-has-confidence-in-mayorkas-in-face-of-border-surge-and-impeachment\/\" title=\"Biden fully trusts Mayorkas amidst border surge and impeachment\">families fleeing violence<\/a> and persecution, children separated \u200cfrom their parents, and individuals facing extreme poverty, all seeking refuge in Denver. These stories highlight the \u200bhumanitarian crisis at \u200dour doorstep and the responsibility\u2063 we \u200bhave as a society \u2063to provide aid and protection.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>The\u2063 High Cost of Care and the Local Burden<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Mayor \u2064Johnston emphasized the enormous financial burden that Denver is facing without federal intervention. Caring for \u2064the needs of over 36,000 immigrants,\u2064 including healthcare, housing,\u2062 education, and social services,\u2062 is\u200c a monumental \u2064task for the city. The estimated cost of\u2064 providing these services is projected to reach $180 million, which\u200c will \u2063strain Denver&#8217;s already stretched resources.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>While Denver is committed to upholding its sanctuary city status and providing a \u2063safe haven for immigrants, Mayor Johnston highlighted the urgent need\u200d for \u200dfederal support. Without it, Denver will be forced \u2064to make \u2063difficult choices, \u2062potentially impacting the quality of life for \u2064both immigrants and native citizens.\u2062 The \u200cburden on the local economy \u2063will also be felt, \u200cas resources are \u2063diverted from other essential \u200careas to support the increased demands.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>The Role \u2064of the \u200dFederal Government<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Mayor Johnston made it \u2064clear that the responsibility to address this issue lies with the federal \u2064government. He called upon the\u200d Biden administration \u200cand Congress to provide financial assistance and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-revives-catch-and-release-to-avoid-housing-illegal-immigrants-amid-border-surge\/\" title=\"Biden Admin Revives \u2018Catch-And-Release\u2019 To Avoid Housing Illegal Immigrants Amid Border Surge\">comprehensive immigration reform<\/a>. He stressed the importance\u200c of a collective effort in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-happens-during-a-government-shutdown-and-who-is-affected\/\" title=\"During a government shutdown, various government services and agencies cease their operations due to a lack of funding. This affects a wide range of people, including federal employees, contractors, and citizens who rely on government programs and services.\">finding long-term solutions<\/a> to\u2062 the immigration crisis and easing\u2062 the burden on local\u2062 communities.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>In addition to financial support, Mayor \u2064Johnston\u2062 advocated for a\u2064 streamlined and efficient \u2063immigration process \u200dthat\u2064 respects the \u2063dignity and rights of individuals seeking\u200b asylum. He\u2064 urged for\u2063 increased resources for\u200b immigration\u2063 courts to expedite processing and fair adjudication of cases. \u200cThese measures would not only benefit \u200bimmigrants but would\u200d also ensure that the existing backlog of cases is handled \u200beffectively, reducing strain on both\u2063 the immigration system \u2062and local communities.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>The Need for Immediate Action<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Mayor Johnston&#8217;s warning serves as a\u200b call to action for the federal government to prioritize the plight of immigrants and \u2063the burden faced by sanctuary cities like Denver. Immediate intervention is\u200d required to provide the necessary support\u2064 and \u2064resources\u200d to address the current crisis and prevent long-term\u200c consequences for \u200bboth \u2063immigrants and the community at large.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>As \u2062Mayor\u200c Johnston concluded his speech at the U.S. Conference\u200d of Mayors, he reminded his colleagues that the \u2062immigration issue is not limited \u2062to Denver alone. Many cities \u2064across the nation are grappling with similar challenges and are in\u200c desperate need of federal\u200c assistance. \u2062It is \u2064time for the government\u2062 to take the\u200d lead and work\u200c collaboratively towards\u2062 comprehensive\u2063 immigration \u200breform that balances compassion with\u2063 practicality.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>While \u200cthe immediate focus should be\u2064 on \u200cproviding emergency relief, Mayor Johnston also emphasized the need for \u2062proactive measures to address\u2063 the root causes of\u2064 immigration. By\u200d investing in the development and stability of countries experiencing\u2062 violence, \u200dpoverty, and persecution, we\u2064 can play a crucial role in preventing \u200dfuture mass migrations and offering \u200bhope \u2062to \u2064those in need.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Mayor Johnston&#8217;s plea for federal intervention highlights the urgent and costly challenge faced by \u200bDenver and many\u2064 other sanctuary cities. The moral responsibility to care for immigrants and support the most \u2064vulnerable members of society cannot rest solely on the shoulders of local governments. The \u2064federal government must step up and\u2064 provide the\u2062 necessary assistance to ensure the wellbeing of immigrants while preserving the social fabric \u200dof our communities. The time\u200b for action is now.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Colorado Mayor Mike Johnston cautioned that Denver, a sanctuary city, may face a $180 million burden in caring for the recent surge of immigrants if federal aid is not provided. While attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, Johnston disclosed his meeting with President Joe Biden. He highlighted that over 36,000 immigrants have arrived<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2631,"featured_media":2315279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2153974","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2153974","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2631"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2153974"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2153974\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2153974"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2153974"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2153974"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}