Boston City Council updates protections for immigrants
The revised Trust Act limits collaboration between Boston police and ICE—but we must do more to make Boston safe and welcoming for everyone.
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Massachusetts sides with equality in ballot initiative signature drive
Residents eliminated two proposed ballot initiatives that would impact immigrants’ liberty and make abortion less accessible.
New England woman reunited with family after unjust detention
Wayzaro "Tazz" Walton will be reunited with her family and community—just in time for the holiday season.
Federal judge rules detained immigrants are entitled to fair hearings
A federal court declared that the government's default detention of immigrants is unconstitutional.
Compromise on distracted driving bill begins to address disparities, but has flaws
Without data on all stops, police departments cannot have a complete picture of their practices, and where reforms may be necessary.
Federal court rules suspicionless searches of travelers’ phones and laptops unconstitutional
Government must have reasonable suspicion of digital contraband before searching electronic devices at the U.S. Border