Massachusetts National Guard Activated Due to Its Migrant Crisis

Massachusetts has eight sanctuary cities: Amherst, Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Concord, Newton, Northampton, and Somerville. Easier said than done!...

September 5, 2023
2:06 AM

Massachusetts has eight sanctuary cities: Amherst, Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Concord, Newton, Northampton, and Somerville. Easier said than done! Migrants have overwhelmed the small state. Gov. Maura Healey activated the National Guard : The move comes after the governor declared a state of emergency several weeks ago because of the strain on the shelter system. 'Massachusetts is in a state of emergency, and we need all hands-on deck to meet this moment and ensure families have access to safe shelter and basic services,' Healy said in a statement.

Mary Chastain