Chicago Adjusts Migrant Arrival Estimates for DNC

Chicago officials have walked back their prediction that up to 25,000 migrants would arrive by bus from Texas ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), citing no credible intelligence of such a surge. Deputy Mayor Beatriz Ponce de León initially raised concerns in July based on past migrant influxes, but recent data shows no buses have arrived since June 17. President Biden's executive order limiting asylum-seekers' entries has contributed to the reduced numbers. Despite previous high estimates, current preparations ensure capacity for 11,000 migrants, with contingency plans in place. The city continues to monitor the situation closely while addressing migrant needs with newly hired support.