Franklin Mom Tells Fox National News of Safety Concerns

In a live Fox News segment that aired early Wednesday afternoon, Franklin mother-of-four, Dashe Videira and a recent candidate for state senate, was interviewed by host, Molly Line, regarding the challenges posed by the state’s migrant influx as well as the contrasting approaches of the new administration coming into Washington and the current administration in Massachusetts on immigration matters.

As a “scene setter” Line first offered up some statistics on the influx of foreign gang members to Massachusetts and then cited the 18 migrant men charged with various sex crimes “including child rape,” some of whom had “detainers” but were released back into the community, forcing ICE to then track them down, according to Line. Line asked Videira for her reaction to that situation.

Videira, said she was very concerned and, spoke about the situation both in Franklin and across the state. “Leading with a compassionate heart,” Videira commented about what she felt was happening within migrant shelters in the state in terms of the safety of the families staying there. She also mentioned costs to taxpayers and security concerns and criticized the lack of transparency at both the state and local level. Videira said she urges others in the Commonwealth to get involved and “ask good questions.”

“This impacts police, fire, ambulance, and schools,” she said, and contributes to a situation where towns like Franklin are being asked to consider tax overrides.

Line then played clips of statements made by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, in which both committed to not working with Federal authorities to enforce immigration laws.
Then she asked Videira, ‘Are you concerned, that by being so public, that criminal elements might come to Massachusetts seeking sanctuary, that there could be a flood’?

“Absolutely,” Videira responded.