Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has made headlines for his strong opposition to the Trump mass-deportation plan, even stating that he would be willing to go to jail over it. A recent study conducted by the Common Sense Institute (CSI) revealed that the city of Denver has spent a significant $356 million on migrants, equating to $7,900 per foreign national in the city.
The study, based on city data, found that this sum represents 8% of Denver's 2025 budget of $4.4 billion. The expenses encompass various sectors such as education, healthcare, hotels, transportation, and childcare. The city has experienced a surge in migrant arrivals under the Biden-Harris administration, leading Mayor Johnston to make budget cuts in city services to accommodate the newcomers.
