Yes, the Bay State is going anti-illegal immigration. Reports the Boston Herald:

A Republican crackdown blocking illegal immigrants from scooping up taxpayer-funded benefits such as welfare and food stamps is gaining steam on Beacon Hill – as Democratic lawmakers and two candidates for governor scrambled yesterday to back the tough new measure.

“We can’t afford to be giving money to people who are breaking the law,” said state Rep. Jeffrey D. Perry (R-Sandwich), who filed an amendment to the budget that would force state departments offering taxpayer-funded assistance to check the applicant with federal immigration authorities.

“If our housing programs had this policy, the president’s aunt wouldn’t have been able to get access to our public housing,” said Perry, referring to President Obama’s aunt, Zeituni Onyango, an illegal Kenyan immigrant who notoriously nabbed a state-funded apartment in South Boston.

In fact, Governor Deval Patrick (D) — a committed liberal — even conceded that more has to be done to ensure illegal aliens aren’t receiving state services. And he’s on record supporting in-state college tuition for illegal aliens who’ve graduated from the state’s school system.

On a related note, you might enjoy this article from Michelle Malkin. She examines how Mexico treats individuals who enter its own territory without permission. Hint: Illegal aliens in Mexico aren’t enrolled in welfare programs and allowed to wander the streets freely.