Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey faced criticism for her response to an illegal immigrant accused of raping a disabled child in Boston. Healey described the incident as unfortunate and acknowledged that such events can occur. The Massachusetts Senate approved limits on the duration of stay for homeless families in emergency state shelters as part of an $850 million plan to address the migrant crisis. The state is implementing new requirements for migrant and homeless families in shelters, including monthly reapplications and proof of seeking work or housing.
Massachusetts Democrat Gov. Maura Healey imposed requirements for migrant families to remain at state-run shelter sites. https://t.co/ug8sfjuBFA
For months, Massachusetts has struggled to accommodate an influx of unhoused families, who have a right to shelter under state law. Now, state officials are looking to put limits on families’ stays in some state-run shelters. @laurelmshugart reports. https://t.co/1Km2AcQYwM
Massachusetts to open new temporary shelter, adds eligibility requirements for families https://t.co/l23sOq93tN
JUST IN: Massachusetts sets new requirements for migrants in shelters, to open Chelsea Soldiers’ Home site https://t.co/OcS7Me1jVO
.@MassGovernor's administration says it will begin mandating that migrant and homeless families living in a state-run overflow shelter reapply each month and prove their looking for work or housing in order to stay https://t.co/eXpZbPUKr6 via @BostonGlobe
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey chimes in on story about an illegal immigrant who viciously raped a 15-year-old girl. "It is unfortunate that from time to time, things will happen." https://t.co/XWyolgFIOK
🇺🇸 GOVERNOR OF MASSACHUSETTS ON CHILD RAPE BY ILLEGAL MIGRANT: IT HAPPENS "We have security and systems in place. It is unfortunate that things will happen." Source: Boston 25 https://t.co/kAXLWHeSTp
With Mass. Senate vote to limit time in shelter, concern around homeless and migrant families grows https://t.co/iuiWSCowE7
Massachusetts Governor Healey (D) responds to questions about an illegal immigrant sexually abusing a disabled girl in Boston: "It is unfortunate that from time to time, things will happen." https://t.co/xjqKSh81iR
The Massachusetts Senate has approved limits on how long homeless families can stay in emergency state shelters as part of an $850 million plan to fund the system at the center of the migrant crisis. https://t.co/FEMXl5E2JR
Instead of condemning the illegal immigrant rape suspect, Massachusetts (D)Gov. Maura Healey callously says, "It is unfortunate, that that you know from time to time things will happen." #Boston https://t.co/kWa1GkalYS
Massachusetts Governor Responds After Illegal Alien Accused Of Raping Disabled Child: 'It is unfortunate, from time to time things will happen' https://t.co/wmm59eULWE