Denver has closed its last immigrant shelter as the influx of people who traveled to the city after crossing the border illegally has decreased. Over the past 18 months, approximately 42,000 immigrants from Central and South America arrived in Denver, leading the city to reduce services and halt hiring in some areas to fund their care.
Initially, Denver decided to cover the costs of shelter, food, and onward travel for these immigrants, creating tension with officials in the destinations where they ultimately ended up. Following the closure of the hotel-turned-shelter, the city has moved the remaining immigrants to apartments or transitional housing.
