In an effort to address the soaring $1.1 billion annual expenditure on the migrant crisis, the governor of Massachusetts, a Democrat, introduced a set of reforms this week. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the left-leaning governor is taking decisive action to rein in the excessive costs.
According to multiple reports, Gov. Maura Healy announced on Friday that the state will gradually eliminate the use of hotels and motels as emergency shelters for undocumented immigrants over the next 19 months.
Healey, who recently stated her determination to utilize all available means to safeguard migrants in her state, is also proposing the establishment of a reserve fund for shelter costs and a reduction in the duration of shelter stays from nine months to six months. She firmly asserted that state police would not provide any assistance to President-elect Trump’s intended deportation operation.
ICE has arrested individuals who have been convicted of child rape, including an illegal immigrant who fled Brazil to evade imprisonment and was subsequently released into the United States.
“In a statement, Healy acknowledged the growing instability of the state’s family shelter system in recent years. However, he emphasized that significant measures have been taken to curb its expansion and that positive outcomes have been observed.”
In a move to address the pressing issue, Healy took decisive action last year by declaring a state of emergency. As part of this measure, the shelter capacity for families was limited to 7,500.
Dealing with an influx of migrants has posed a challenge for the state in meeting the increasing demands for homeless services.
