Massachusetts governor declares emergency over immigrants: ‘This is a national issue’

Published August 9, 2023 10:18pm ET



Massachusetts governor declares emergency over immigrants: ‘This is a national issue’

“Sanctuary” state Massachusetts is the latest to declare a state of emergency for its inability to respond to thousands of immigrants who have arrived after being released from federal custody at the U.S.-Mexico border.

“This is a national issue that demands a national response,” Gov. Maura Healey (D-MA) said during a press conference on Tuesday morning. “Today, I am declaring a state of emergency in Massachusetts.”

August 09, 2023 06:18 PM

August 09, 2023 06:18 PM