Migrant Shelter in Norfolk, Massachusetts
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is converting a former correctional facility in Norfolk into a temporary shelter for migrants in response to the increasing number of migrant families arriving in the state.
Key Points
- Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is converting a former correctional facility into a temporary shelter for migrants
- State Sen. Becca Rausch expressed concerns about the impact of the influx of migrants on a small town
- Massachusetts has allocated additional funds for housing undocumented migrants
Pros
- Providing shelter for pregnant women, children, and families in need
- Addressing the state's 'right to shelter' law by providing adequate living spaces for migrants
Cons
- Concerns raised by State Sen. Becca Rausch about the impact of an influx of over 400 people on a town with a population of 11,500
- Financial burden on the state, with an estimated spending of around one billion dollars by 2025 to support migrants