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Healey administration allows providers to extend family stays at overflow shelters
While the new five-day limit on overflow shelter stays remains in place, new guidelines indicate that families may receive extensions of up to 30 days on a case-by-case basis. -
Immigrants cooperating in labor abuse investigations now have more time to stay in US legally
Attorney General Andrea Campbell's office says victory comes after pressure for changes, which will help law enforcement investigations into abusive employers -
Advocates denounce 5-day limit on overflow shelter stays
Providers describe being left in the dark, and one is considering legal action. -
Conservative groups lay out costs to taxpayers during ongoing migration crisis
The groups released a study on Thursday examining the economic cost to Massachusetts taxpayers due to high levels of immigration to the state over the past few years. -
At least 20,000 people wait to learn English in Massachusetts
Immigrants are waiting months, even years, for English language classes -
Healey imposes new restrictions and changes to the shelter system
Certain families will be prioritized for shelter space starting next week, with others limited to five-day stays in temporary sites. -
Local day program for migrants in limbo as state moves families into new shelters
They’re seeking guidance from the state on how to move forward. -
Chelsea overflow shelter is 'La Casita' to migrant families in need
Advocates say the shelter at the former Chelsea Soldiers' Home is a model for addressing the migrant influx. -
La Colaborativa’s Gladys Vega on the 'humanitarian crisis' facing migrants in Massachusetts
The nonprofit takes the long view and works to get people on a sustainable path to stability, Gladys Vega said. -
Migrant families will not be allowed to sleep in Logan Airport after July 9
Instead, some will be offered transfers to the state’s safety-net system, which includes a new facility at a former prison in Norfolk.
