Denver Parks and Rec say rangers have been notifying migrants for eight days, but several migrants say they didn't know anything before being told to move Wednesday.
DENVER — Most migrants don't imagine living on the streets when they plan to arrive in the United States, but several find it's the only option when their shelter stays in Denver time out.
"Honestly, we don't really know what is happening," Jeremi said after rangers and police showed up, handing out garbage bags to put their possessions in. The land they were camping on belongs to Denver Parks and Recreation. Because it is not public land, there is no overnight camping allowed. Without any posted signs, the migrants said they had been there for so long they didn't know there was any kind of issue.
"This is an enforcement action on our migrant population where they have kicked them out of the hotel and the next day, they are in violation of the camping ban," said Amy Beck, who works to help the unhoused community who find themselves on the streets. City officials say the shelter system is strained, with thousands of migrants currently in shelters and more arriving every day. About 2,000 are currently in partner shelters like hotels.
"It can also happen to me, because by moving me from where I am, I will have to sleep on the street," said Ramon, whose time will be up in the shelter within the next week or so."They are Venezuelans just like me. We are all human beings. We all suffer. We all want support." Ramon is one of the many concerned about where they'll end up once their shelter stays expire.
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