Migrants' lives are at risk in tents in cold weather, volunteer says
CHICAGO -- Chicago's migrant population is dealing with their first winder snowfall – with many still waiting for a space in a shelter and sleeping outside in the cold.As CBS 2's Marybel González reported Tuesday night, the city and volunteers have been taking action to help the asylum seekers stay warm.At the Austin District police station, 5701 W. Madison St., a group of migrants relied on goodwill to weather the cold.
This is not the kind of asylum we should be offering people,' Fischer-Holden said. 'It's 30 degrees out here, and they're putting their lives at risk in tents for their asylum.'On Tuesday, the City of Chicago said it was providing coats and warm clothing at one location, and 21 warming buses as police district stations to provide temporary warmth.But volunteers say that is not enough.
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