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## The Hidden Costs of Illegal Immigration in Massachusetts

As public discourse around immigration continues to grow, Massachusetts finds itself at the center of a significant challenge. The state's burgeoning emergency shelter system, funded largely by taxpayer dollars, is only a portion of the story that needs to be told. With estimates now indicating that around 355,000 illegal or inadmissible migrants reside in the state, the ramifications extend far beyond the immediate shelter crisis and touch on myriad social services including education, healthcare, and general welfare.