Blue States Confront Reality: Sanctuary Policies Lead to Immigration Crisis

For years, Democrat-led states have proudly touted their status as “sanctuaries” for undocumented immigrants. Yet, it wasn’t until the advent of President Joe Biden’s administration that their grandstanding transformed into a tangible reality. Now, these states are beginning to grapple with the repercussions of their open-border policies as an unprecedented influx of illegal immigrants floods in. The immediate impact is felt by Texas, but Governor Greg Abbott refuses to let his state shoulder this burden alone. By transporting undocumented immigrants to these self-proclaimed sanctuary areas, he’s compelling them to face the implications of their rhetoric.

Massachusetts, a once vocal champion of sanctuary policies, is now wrestling with the harsh realities of unchecked immigration. According to WFTX, the state is bracing for an unprecedented number of deportation cases in 2024, with figures potentially soaring up to fifty-nine thousand. This sudden surge is straining the state’s resources and exposing its inability to manage such large-scale immigration issues effectively.

Sarah Sherman-Stokes from Boston University’s Immigrants’ Rights & Human Trafficking Program pointed out that the current system is overwhelmed. Massachusetts has over 150,000 cases clogging its immigration courts. This backlog underscores how unprepared the state was for the influx of illegal immigrants. In 2023, Governor Maura Healey had to call in the National Guard to manage what she termed an “emergency” when six thousand families arrived seeking shelter and services.

The situation was described by Major General Gary W. Keefe of the Massachusetts National Guard as an “ongoing housing crisis”. Regardless of semantics, it’s evident that Biden’s border policies—or lack thereof—have sown seeds of chaos. Deportation appears to be the only feasible solution at this point.

Through his actions, Governor Abbott has coerced liberal states into confronting the fallout of their sanctuary promises. No longer can they merely posture morally from a distance; these states are now grappling with the direct consequences. By bringing the issue to their doorstep, Abbott has made it impossible for Democrat-led states and their constituents to turn a blind eye to the problem.

The recent struggles of Massachusetts serve as a stark reminder that conservative demands for stricter immigration policies and a border wall may not be as outlandish as they initially seemed.

This article was originally featured on The Western Journal.
Source: The Gateway Pundit

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