Boston's Logan Airport will move migrants from sleeping on the floor to the Melnea Cass Recreation Complex, where a temporary overflow site for migrants will be opened. This plan has caused controversy as it displaces a youth track-and-field club and community programs. Governor Maura Healey announced the conversion of the recreation center into temporary housing for migrant families, with 400 beds set up and 75 people expected to arrive. The situation mirrors similar events in other cities, such as Seattle, where Mayor Bruce Harrell is providing at least 60 hotel rooms for migrants awaiting asylum hearings.
Shelter beds are ready at Melnea Cass rec complex for migrant families. 75 individuals arrive today. #wbz@5&6 https://t.co/EzMNFOe0GL
Play space and 400 beds set up for migrant families at Melnea Cass Rec center as a temporary overflow shelter. 75 people are expected to arrive today. #wbz https://t.co/9BgSyGa08u
“We’re here because we have no choice.” Governor Healey announces plan to convert Melnea Cass rec center into temporary housing for migrant families. #wbz https://t.co/6CKyDEDcwF
Large police presence outside Melnea Cass rec center as the Governor announces a controversial plan to house migrant families there. Protesters upset it would temporarily shut down community programs. #wbz https://t.co/lX3LuznqAq
First Chicago, now Boston: A hundred migrants are sleeping on the floors of sanctuary city's Logan Airport with small children running around the halls and families relying on packets of wipes to wash Blue state wishes coming true. https://t.co/NRM1tSX4Ic
#BREAKING: Dozens of migrants flooded Seattle City Hall Tuesday afternoon, demanding housing and support services as they wait for asylum hearings. And now Mayor Bruce Harrell(@MayorofSeattle) is picking up the bill for at least 60 hotel rooms at the Quality Inn Hotel located in… https://t.co/clUDbga5fC
Gov. Maura Healey has confirmed her administration will open a temporary overflow site for migrants at the Melnea Cass Recreation Complex. A youth track-and-field club has been displaced and is looking where to hold its next practice. https://t.co/xyvqBYqUlt
Migrants sleeping on floor at Boston’s Logan Airport to be moved to recreational complex https://t.co/hghPlcJjaW