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Feb 07, 2020
Feb 07, 2020
Asylum-seeking family reunited after ACLU lawsuit challenging unlawful “Return to Mexico” policy
A family of asylum-seekers has been reunited, after they were separated as a result of the Trump administration's forced "Return to Mexico" policy.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Feb 04, 2020
Feb 04, 2020
Statement of ACLU of Massachusetts on the State of the Union address
If the state of the union is strong, it is despite Donald Trump. The strength of our nation comes from the people.
Jan 21, 2020
Jan 21, 2020
Statement of the ACLU of Massachusetts on Iranian student removed from U.S.
In America, nobody is above the law—including Customs and Border Protection officials.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jan 06, 2020
Jan 06, 2020
We are suing to reunite an asylum-seeking family
Under what was dubbed the “Migrant Protection Protocols” by the Trump administration, tens of thousands of asylum-seekers have been sent to dangerous cities along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Dec 13, 2019
Dec 13, 2019
Attorneys convene to petition for hundreds of new immigration bond hearings
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Dec 11, 2019
Dec 11, 2019
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.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Nov 27, 2019
Nov 27, 2019
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.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Nov 27, 2019
Nov 27, 2019
Federal judge rules detained immigrants are entitled to fair hearings
A federal court declared that the government's default detention of immigrants is unconstitutional.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Nov 06, 2019
Nov 06, 2019
Greenfield residents vote to uphold safe city ordinance
Greenfield voters have made it loud and clear: Massachusetts communities must protect the rights of all people.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
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