- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reports a record **homelessness crisis** in 2024, with over **770,000 individuals** experiencing homelessness on a single night.
- Illegal immigration and increased numbers of **asylum-seeking migrants** in cities like **New York, Denver, and Chicago** have contributed to this surge, particularly among the **Hispanic population**.
- There was an **18% increase** in the unsheltered population, the largest year-over-year rise since HUD began tracking in **2007**.
- In Chicago, many migrants are forced to **live in police station lobbies** due to overcrowded shelters; city officials have announced plans to **close migrant shelters** by the end of the year.
- Advocates are urging federal officials to expedite **work permit applications** for migrants to improve housing qualifications, amidst challenges related to the end of **COVID-19 protections**.
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