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Feb 14, 2018
Feb 14, 2018
The Safe Communities Act addresses one of the nation's most pressing issues
Doing nothing to defend immigrants in Trump’s America is simply not an option.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Feb 13, 2018
Feb 13, 2018
Lilian Calderon released after weeks of unlawful immigration detention
Calderon has been reunited with her family after being unlawfully detained by immigration officials.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court Cases:
Calderon v. Nielsen
Feb 6, 2018
Feb 6, 2018
ACLU sues to release mother of two from ICE detention
Lilian Calderon was detained after a meeting to apply for lawful permanent resident status.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jan 25, 2018
Jan 25, 2018
Northampton man is released after months in ICE custody
ICE tried to take Mr. Abdalla away from his family after more than 40 years in the United States.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Nov 22, 2017
Nov 22, 2017
Lynn resident released after six months of unlawful detention
Mr. Gomez is being released in time to spend the holiday weekend with family.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Nov 21, 2017
Nov 21, 2017
The Trump administration illegally told airlines to continue enforcing the Muslim ban
Customs and Border Protection failed to notify airlines after their Muslim ban was stopped in court.
Oct 17, 2017
Oct 17, 2017
Boston Mayoral and City Council candidates show views on policing, immigration
We asked about issues that have a significant impact on the daily lives of Boston residents.
Sep 29, 2017
Sep 29, 2017
ACLU of Massachusetts statement on ICE's latest deportation roundup
ACLU of Massachusetts statement on ICE’s latest deportation roundup.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Sep 28, 2017
Sep 28, 2017
Where do Boston's Mayoral and City Council candidates stand on policing issues?
Nine organizations are asking City Council and Mayoral candidates to describe their views on a wide range of policing issues.
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