
Massachusetts Shelters Waste Money While Crime Rises Daily
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Massachusetts shelters, operating under sanctuary policies, have become hotbeds of criminal activity while costing taxpayers an astronomical $1 billion, according to recent findings.
The stark reality contradicts Democratic leaders’ longstanding claims that sanctuary policies, which restrict local law enforcement cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), protect law-abiding immigrants contributing to their communities.
A Boston Herald investigation has uncovered disturbing evidence that these policies are failing both American citizens and the immigrants they purportedly protect, with shelter conditions deteriorating into dangerous environments.
These are the meals that taxpayers are paying $21/meal for illegals in Massachusetts.
This is what transfer of wealth and redistribution at the ground level looks like everyone.
You have been warned.
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‘I had three women tell me they were raped by residents of the shelter.’
Governor Maura Healey’s stance on immigration has undergone significant shifts since taking office in 2023. After Trump’s election victory, she strongly opposed cooperation with ICE, pledging to use “every tool in the toolbox” to shield undocumented immigrants from deportation efforts.
However, her position appeared to waver as challenges mounted. She announced plans to reduce shelter costs and limit family stays, while simultaneously trying to distance herself from sanctuary policies. In two consecutive interviews, Healey insisted Massachusetts wasn’t a sanctuary state, despite evidence to the contrary.
Massachusetts remains the nation’s only right-to-shelter state, requiring housing provision for pregnant women and families with children under 21, including undocumented immigrants. The law mandates specific amenities like refrigeration and cooking facilities, often requiring additional expenditure for food delivery services when these aren’t available.
Recent incidents highlight the growing crisis. ICE reported that Plymouth County Superior Court in Brockton released Cory Bernard Alvarez, a 26-year-old Haitian national charged with aggravated rape of a child, on minimal bail despite a detainer request. Similarly, Dorchester District Court ignored ICE’s request regarding Emilio Jose Pena-Casilla, charged with attempted rape and kidnapping.
Another alarming case involved Leonardo Andujar Sanchez, arrested at a Quality Inn shelter with an AR-15 and significant quantities of fentanyl. This incident prompted questions about Healey’s claims of thorough background checks for shelter residents.
‘She is 100% lying about that.’
The Boston Herald’s investigation revealed over 1,000 reported incidents in state-run shelters between 2022 and 2024, documenting various crimes including sexual assault, drug possession, and violence.
Former shelter director Jon Fetherston shared particularly troubling accounts, including cases of rape and domestic violence. He disputed Healey’s claims about resident vetting, describing a system in chaos with minimal screening procedures.
Illegal migrants are costing Massachusetts over $116 MILLION in tax payer dollars due to massive spendings on shelter and food.
Records obtained show the state has 17 contracts for housing totalling more than $116 million …
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“Nobody was being screened,” Fetherston explained, detailing instances of mismatched identifications and missing families.
The cost to taxpayers continues to mount, with Healey recently requesting an additional $425 million to maintain the emergency shelter program for six months. This follows last year’s billion-dollar expenditure.
Fetherston expressed grave concerns about the system’s future: “Maura Healey has decided to protect criminals over the safety and welfare of women and children in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She’s put every woman and child in the state in jeopardy, because we don’t know who these people are.”
The former shelter director concluded with a stark warning about the potential for tragedy and a pointed criticism: “Shame on the governor.”