There are few lines that are tougher to walk than the thorny, expensive and very emotional debate over immigration.

Gov. Maura Healey ordered a full inspection of all state-run shelter units and a “full review” of the intake process to determine if additional steps can be added to prevent criminal activity

Massachusetts Governor orders inspection of state-run shelters after a man is arrested with weapons and drugs at a Revere shelter.

Healey’s order followed the arrest late last month of an undocumented immigrant from the Dominican Republic. Revere police said they seized an assault rifle and roughly 10 pounds of fentanyl.

Speaking of funding, Healey is also requesting another $425 million from a reserve account to keep the emergency shelter assistance program running for the next six months. Already, her office announced a series of changes to shorten the length of stay and phase out the use of hotels and motels.

I’ve ordered an inspection of all shelter units, beginning with the Revere site, and a full review of our intake processes."

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is ordering a review of all state-run shelters and their intake process after U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Revere police said they arrested an illegal immigrant on drug and gun charges.

Massachusetts Democrat Gov. Maura Healey on Monday ordered an inspection of all state-run emergency shelters after an illegal migrant was