Bill Ames

A Massachusetts mayor wants to say ‘no’ to more refugees

Conflict & Justice

Domenic Sarno, the mayor of Springfield, Massachusetts, says refugees are draining the city’s limited public services. He’s asked the State Department to freeze refugee resettlements to Springfield, but refugee advocates say the newcomers are being turned into scapegoats.Domenic Sarno, the mayor of Springfield, Massachusetts, says refugees are draining the city’s limited public services. He’s asked the State Department to freeze refugee resettlements to Springfield, but refugee advocates say the newcomers are being turned into scapegoats.