Mayor Extends Shelter Stay Limits, Eases Eviction Threat for Asylum Seekers

Mayor Brandon Johnson has declared an extension of the 60-day limit on shelter stays for asylum seekers, providing an additional 30 to 60 days for approximately 14,000 migrants in the city’s 28 shelters. This decision aims to offer more time for resettlement and employment seeking, preventing potential eviction of nearly 2,000 migrants just days before the previous deadline. “We are extending the exit date for families due to the delay in fully staffing case management in all City shelters,” said Mayor Johnson. “With this policy extension, we are prioritizing Chicago’s...