[Source.](https://www.theamericanconservative.com/the-rise-of-shantytown-america/) > Welcome to the City of the Future! No, not the Freedom Cities that former President Donald Trump wants to build. This is the makeshift city of Colony Ridge, Texas, a direct result of President Joe Biden’s disastrous border policies. Most of the residents of Colony Ridge are illegal immigrants, many of whom live in shacks, tents, trailers, and, occasionally, actual houses. Paved roads and running water are something of a luxury, and the school district has added “66 portables” to accommodate its growing student population. 40,000 people currently live in Colony Ridge, but the city’s main developer predicts that number will grow to more than “100,000 residents in 8-10 years.” But wait, there’s more: Colony Ridge will “have the potential to grow to over 200,000 people over time.” > Predictably, Colony Ridge is neither clean nor safe. Residents dump their wastewater in the nearby bayou or allow it to fester in the streets, and members of drug and human trafficking cartels will often visit, resulting in a rise in violent crimes. As the French authorities have done with the banlieues of Paris, most state and local authorities treat the city as a “no-go zone,” which further worsens the situation. > Taking issue with this situation, 25 state congressmen have signed an open letter to Gov. Greg Abbott demanding some kind of action. For his part, Abbott has called for a special session to explore options on what to do about Colony Ridge. Unfortunately, because illegal immigrants can legally purchase property and are eligible for public services, dissolving the town or deporting its undocumented residents is no simple matter and may not even be possible.