1. How the Migrant Crisis Strains Whitewater, Wis.
- Author
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Curtis, Jacob J.
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CITIES & towns , *SCHOOL police , *CHILDREN of immigrants , *HOUSING , *SCHOOL districts , *SEXUAL assault - Abstract
Whitewater, Wisconsin, is facing challenges due to an influx of migrants from Central America, particularly Nicaragua and Venezuela. The city of 15,000 was caught unprepared for the sudden increase in population, leading to strains on law enforcement, housing, and schools. Incidents have occurred, such as migrants living in inadequate conditions, child labor, and instances of domestic and sexual assault. Latin American gangs have also arrived in the area. The local police department and school district are struggling to handle the situation, and federal assistance has been limited. The broken immigration system is placing an unmanageable burden on local governments, and there is a need for secure borders and resources to support affected communities. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024