{"id":2070852,"date":"2023-10-17T18:50:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T22:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-healey-says-no-shelter-guarantee-in-right-to-shelter-massachusetts-amid-immigrant-flood\/"},"modified":"2023-10-17T18:52:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T22:52:42","slug":"gov-healey-says-no-shelter-guarantee-in-right-to-shelter-massachusetts-amid-immigrant-flood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-healey-says-no-shelter-guarantee-in-right-to-shelter-massachusetts-amid-immigrant-flood\/","title":{"rendered":"Gov. Healey denies shelter assurance in &#8216;Right to Shelter&#8217; Massachusetts amidst immigrant influx."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgov-healey-says-no-shelter-guarantee-in-right-to-shelter-massachusetts-amid-immigrant-flood%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2070852&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Massachusetts\u2062 Gov. Maura Healey Warns State Will Not Guarantee Shelter to New Immigrants<\/h2>\n<p>Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has categorically warned on Monday \u200dthat the state will not be able\u200d to guarantee shelter to new immigrants after the end of the month\u2064 as the state does not have \u200benough space or service providers or funds to safely expand beyond 7,500 families, or approximately 24,000 individuals.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to a statement from the governor&#8217;s office, starting November 1, 2023, the state will no longer be able \u2063to add new shelter units. Families seeking\u2064 shelter will be assessed,\u200d and\u2063 those with high needs will \u2063be prioritized for placement. Families not immediately connected with \u200dshelter will be placed on \u200da waiting list.<\/p>\n<p>Massachusetts, a state that voted in favor of the &#8220;Right to\u200c Shelter&#8221; open border\u2062 policy, is \u2062facing a major immigrant problem\u2064 with both legal and illegal immigrants.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Hochul Supports Suspending NYC&#8217;s &#8216;Right to Shelter&#8217; Mandate Amid Immigration Crisis<\/h3>\n<p>10\/13\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>10,000 Illegal Immigrants to Arrive \u200cDaily at US Border, Warns Mexican President<\/h3>\n<p>10\/4\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>On Oct. 8, Gov. Healey declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts due to the rapidly rising \u200dnumbers of immigrant families \u200din \u200cneed of shelter and services. As of Oct. 16, there are nearly 7,000 families with children and pregnant women in emergency shelter,\u200d including newly arrived\u200b immigrant families and longtime Massachusetts \u200bresidents.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>New Appointments<\/h2>\n<p>The Massachusetts governor has now \u2062outlined the state&#8217;s strategy to address the &#8220;next phase of the emergency shelter system.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Gov. \u2064Healey announced the appointment of Lt. Gen. Leon \u2063Scott Rice as\u2063 Emergency Assistance Director, who will prioritize \u200chelping families \u200din long-term shelter find more permanent housing options. Mr. Rice, with his experience\u200d in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-healey-says-no-shelter-guarantee-in-right-to-shelter-massachusetts-amid-immigrant-flood\/\" title=\"Gov. Healey denies shelter assurance in 'Right to Shelter' Massachusetts amidst immigrant influx.\">leading\u2064 large-scale emergency\u2063 management operations<\/a>, will oversee the management and coordination of the emergency shelter system.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the governor&#8217;s office has launched two new programs to \u200dhelp individuals in shelters find local jobs and is\u2063 seeking federal assistance to address the\u200b ongoing immigration crisis.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Rehousing, Rental Assistance<\/h2>\n<p>Families in shelter \u200blong-term will be prioritized to exit the shelter \u200bsystem, and the Healey administration\u2064 will support with rehousing and rental assistance initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The HomeBASE\u200c program will help eligible homeless families with \u2063various expenses related to housing, and the state is\u200d urging federal and\u200b non-government organizations to support the increase\u2063 in homeless families under the &#8220;Right to Shelter&#8221; policy.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Entering the Job Market<\/h2>\n<p>The administration has launched programs to connect individuals in shelters with\u2064 job skills \u200ctraining and\u2063 work readiness assessments.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Gov. Healey has made multiple requests to the Department of Homeland Security for federal funding and improvements to the work authorization process. She is urging the Biden administration to provide\u200d assistance to Massachusetts to deal with the influx of new immigrant families.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Ongoing Immigration Crisis<\/h2>\n<p>Gov. Healey \u200bjoins other state leaders in calling for limits to immigration due to the strain it is putting \u200don resources.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has also warned about the open\u200b border \u2064and the impact it is having on her state&#8217;s resources.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How will the allocated funds\u2064 be utilized to improve existing\u2062 shelter facilities and enhance support services for immigrant families?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  S plan to address the increasing immigrant problem\u2064. Gov. Healey has appointed a task force to \u2064develop short-term and \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-intel-warns-china-is-advancing-military-power-sharing-propaganda\/\" title=\"U.S. Intel warns China is advancing military power, sharing propaganda\">long-term solutions<\/a> to manage the influx of new\u200c immigrants and ensure their welfare. The task force will consist \u2061of representatives from various \u200bgovernment agencies, community organizations, \u200band experts in immigration and social services. Their primary \u200cgoal will be\u200d to find innovative\u2062 ways to \u2063create more shelter units and enhance \u2064support services for\u200b immigrant families.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the task force, the governor has \u2062allocated additional funds\u2062 to\u200d improve \u200cthe existing shelter facilities. These funds will\u2063 be used to hire more service providers and expand the capacity of current\u2062 shelter units. \u200cThe governor acknowledges the urgency of the situation and emphasizes the importance of working together to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/solar-projects-turn-into-disaster-as-groundwater-dries-up-leaving-residents-furious-dead-without-water\/\" title=\"Solar projects become disasters as groundwater depletes, leaving angry residents desperate for water.\">find sustainable solutions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to note that the governor&#8217;s\u200b warning about the\u200d state&#8217;s inability to guarantee shelter to new immigrants is not an attempt to discourage immigration\u200b or undermine the\u200b &#8220;Right to Shelter&#8221; policy. Rather, it is \u2064a reflection of the current capacity limitations and resource constraints faced by the state. \u200bThe governor recognizes the \u2062diversity and contributions immigrants bring to the state and is\u2062 committed to finding \u2062ways to accommodate them without compromising the \u2064well-being of existing residents.<\/p>\n<p>The immigrant problem in Massachusetts is a complex issue that requires a comprehensive and compassionate approach. It is crucial for the state government\u2063 to prioritize the needs of both immigrant and \u200bnon-immigrant families, ensuring that everyone has access to safe and stable housing. This challenge calls for close collaboration between government agencies, community organizations, and the\u2064 general public to\u200c address the immediate needs and work\u200c towards long-term \u200csolutions.<\/p>\n<p>The current situation underscores the importance of comprehensive immigration policies at the national level. While the state of Massachusetts can take steps to manage the immediate crisis, a \u200bcoordinated effort is needed from federal authorities to address the\u200c root causes of immigration and provide the necessary resources for \u200cstates to manage the influx effectively.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Gov. Maura \u200dHealey&#8217;s warning about\u2064 the state&#8217;s inability to guarantee \u200dshelter\u200b to new immigrants highlights the urgent need for action. Massachusetts is facing an immigrant problem\u2064 that\u200d requires innovative solutions and increased support. The appointment of a task force and\u2064 allocation of additional\u2063 funds demonstrate the state government&#8217;s commitment to finding sustainable \u200csolutions. However, it is \u2064crucial for federal authorities to step in and provide the necessary resources and support to \u2063manage the immigration crisis effectively. By working together, we can ensure the well-being and integration of \u200bboth immigrants and existing \u2064residents,\u200d fostering a more inclusive and \u200cprosperous society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey stated that the state cannot ensure shelter for new immigrants after this month due to limited space, service providers, and funds. 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