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May 22, 2017
May 22, 2017
Sanctuary cities combat Trump's anti-immigrant attacks on the local level
Cities and towns across Massachusetts are standing against the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant policies.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
May 08, 2017
May 08, 2017
The Trump Administration overreached — and they lost
President Trump can’t cut off federal funding to cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Apr 12, 2017
Apr 12, 2017
ACLU of Massachusetts joins lawsuit demanding documents on implementation of Trump Muslim ban
Lawsuit seeks records from the Boston field office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) about CBP’s implementation of the Muslim ban.
Mar 26, 2017
Mar 26, 2017
President Trump's campaign statements represent the Muslim ban's discriminatory purpose
Campaign statements are important to candidates and meaningful to the public; they should not be disregarded by courts.
Mar 20, 2017
Mar 20, 2017
ACLU of Massachusetts challenges ICE detainer policy
This filing is about protecting freedoms and upholding the rule of law.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Mar 20, 2017
Mar 20, 2017
ACLU of Massachusetts shifting fronts in the battle against Trump's unjust actions
We will continue to work in the courts, in the legislature, and in our communities to defend justice for all.
Mar 08, 2017
Mar 08, 2017
Once a Muslim ban, always a Muslim ban
President Trump’s second travel ban is plagued by the same fatal flaws as the first.
Feb 22, 2017
Feb 22, 2017
Business leaders urge Governor Baker to be vigilant on immigration order
It is time to make sure that we do all we can to reinforce our rights at the state level.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Feb 10, 2017
Feb 10, 2017
Courts to President Trump: you are not above the law
Executive director Carol Rose explained the latest court decision on Boston Public Radio.
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