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Jul 18, 2018
Jul 18, 2018
Massachusetts state budget fails to protect vulnerable immigrant residents
This decision now enshrines the politics of fear and silences the politics of hope and compassion.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jun 14, 2018
Jun 14, 2018
Medford Police policy encourages immigrant residents to come forward without fear
A new Medford Police Department policy is designed to build greater trust between the city and immigrants in the community.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
May 24, 2018
May 24, 2018
Senate approved budget amendment to protect our immigrant neighbors
It’s time for Massachusetts to ensure we are not complicit in the Trump’s deportation agenda.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
May 22, 2018
May 22, 2018
Judge confirms: Government violates ACLU client's due process rights
Samuel Pensamiento was held for three months without the government ever proving that his detention was necessary.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Apr 11, 2018
Apr 11, 2018
ACLU to the Trump administration: Stop attacking immigrant families
Challenging the Trump administration’s pattern of separating families pursuing lawful immigration status.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Apr 05, 2018
Apr 05, 2018
Lexington passes “Welcoming, Inclusive, Safe Community” resolution
The resolution will protect the civil rights of people who live, work and visit Lexington.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Mar 13, 2018
Mar 13, 2018
ICE officials are preventing people in detention from their own court hearings
A senseless immigration enforcement policy that undermines our state’s institutions and disrupts lives.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Feb 28, 2018
Feb 28, 2018
Statement on Governor Baker's objections to “Safe Communities"
Our state and local police resources should be used to address local issues – not separate families.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Feb 26, 2018
Feb 26, 2018
Supreme Court declines to back Trump's attack on DACA
We must continue to step up the fight on behalf of Dreamers.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
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