News · Commentary For Subscribers Five Ways Massachusetts Incentivizes Illegal Immigration By Tom Joyce January 18, 2024 · 12:41 PM EST · Updated January 21, 2025 9:40 AM · 3 min read read Advertisement Listen to audio version of this article Members only Subscribe to listen Around 250,000 illegal immigrants live in Massachusetts, Pew Research estimates. Why are these people coming to our state? Around 250,000 illegal immigrants live in Massachusetts, Pew Research estimates. Why are these people coming to our state?… Advertisement Read Next Maura Healey, Mike Minogue Clash Over Donald Trump, Taxes and State Spending in First Debate Chelsea May Eliminate Parking Minimums To Boost Housing Production Taxpayer-Funded Fall River Nonprofit Gives Out Crack Pipes And Rectal Drug Supplies Authorities Arrest Two Illegal Immigrants In Lynn Over New York Police Stabbing