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Eviction of Migrant Families in Aurora Concludes Without Incident

FOR SANITATION AND SAFETY | A cleanup crew sanitized the area once all the families had vacated the premises. (Photo/El Comercio de Colorado)

ALL EVICTED FAMILIES RECEIVE VOUCHERS FOR TEMPORARY HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

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The eviction of the building located at 1568 Nome Street, Aurora, Colorado, which housed dozens of migrant families, was completed shortly after 7:00 a.m. today, as planned. The last families remaining in the building finished moving out, some using trucks to transport their belongings, while others received assistance from nonprofit organization volunteers. No incidents were reported during the eviction.

Once outside the building, the evicted individuals registered on a list to receive hotel vouchers, valid for the remaining fifteen days of August, thus ensuring temporary shelter for all those affected. Water service was cut off at 8:00 a.m., and a significant number of officials participated in the operation, including two police officers and two code enforcement inspectors.

As the police and other authorities inspected the apartments, they marked the doors of those that had already been checked with a red cross. Simultaneously, a cleanup crew began removing trash and other debris from the area.

Around the building, nonprofit organization activists defended the right to housing, but no violent incidents were reported.

Evicted Families Received Hotel Vouchers

According to a city spokesperson, the planned scheme was followed, ensuring that the families had a safe place to stay while they seek a more permanent solution. One of the evicted residents commented, “They kicked us out like we were animals, but at least now we have a place to stay for these days.”

Another evicted resident, who preferred to remain anonymous, noted that although the situation is difficult, many chose to stay until the last day due to uncertainty about where they could go. “We have nowhere to go, but at least we have a hotel voucher,” he added.