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Feb 9, 2026
Feb 9, 2026
ACLU of Massachusetts Applauds Boston’s Comprehensive Plan to Hold ICE Accountable and Protect Public Safety
Mayor Michelle Wu’s Executive Order makes clear that federal agents cannot act with impunity in Boston
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jan 30, 2026
Jan 30, 2026
Joint Statement from the Protecting Massachusetts Communities Coalition on Proposals by Lawmakers and Governor Healey to Minimize ICE Harms in the Commonwealth
New measures are strong starting points from which to build a robust and comprehensive statewide response.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jan 27, 2026
Jan 27, 2026
Families of Trinidadian Men Killed in Illegal Boat Strike Sue Trump Administration
Oct. 14 strike that killed Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo is part of an unprecedented bombing campaign in the Caribbean
Court Cases:
Burnley v. U.S.
Dec 19, 2025
Dec 19, 2025
Federal Court Declares Trump Administration's Denial of Bond Hearings to New England ICE Detainees is Unlawful
Mass. District Court ruling reflects nationwide judicial consensus that new Trump administration policy violates the law
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court Cases:
Guerrero Orellana v. Moniz et al.
Dec 15, 2025
Dec 15, 2025
Fitchburg resident sues ICE agent for unlawful use of excessive force during vehicle stop and arrest
Lawsuit alleges ICE agent used a prohibited carotid restraint on Carlos Zapata Rivera until he lost consciousness and suffered involuntary, seizure-like movements.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court Cases:
Zapata Rivera v. Jackson
Dec 5, 2025
Dec 5, 2025
Supreme Court to Hear High-Stakes Birthright Citizenship Challenge
Courts have uniformly rejected President Trump’s attempts to strip away a core constitutional protection and blocked his birthright citizenship executive order.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Nov 25, 2025
Nov 25, 2025
MIRA Coalition, ACLU of Massachusetts Lead 17 Groups Filing Brief Supporting Boston Trust Act
Amicus brief documents the first-hand experiences of Bostonians who feel safer because of the Trust Act
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
ACLU of Massachusetts Warns Cities and Towns about Dangers of License Plate Readers
New letter urges officials to stop sharing sensitive data with out-of-state agencies
Nov 3, 2025
Nov 3, 2025
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
A federal appeals court in Massachusetts today upheld a block on President Trump’s executive order that seeks to strip babies born in the United States of their U.S. citizenship. The case is New Hampshire Indonesian Community Support v. Donald J. Trump.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
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