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Oct 30, 2019
Oct 30, 2019
Temporary agreement reached to assess life-saving government program for immigrants
We reached an agreement with the federal government to stay our case for 90 days, protecting the medical deferred action program.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Oct 07, 2019
Oct 07, 2019
ICE officials to testify on continued detention of immigrants
A federal judge ordered ICE officials to appear in court after failing to review detained immigrants' evidence for dismissal
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Sep 20, 2019
Sep 20, 2019
Trump administration reinstates life-saving government program for immigrants
The Trump administration has reportedly reinstated a government program that protects immigrants with life-threatening health conditions, after abruptly terminating it in August.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Sep 16, 2019
Sep 16, 2019
61 retired state judges urge court to dismiss charges against Judge Joseph
Federal prosecutors charged Judge Shelley Joseph with obstruction of justice after she allegedly helped an undocumented immigrant escape from an ICE officer at a courthouse.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Sep 12, 2019
Sep 12, 2019
Boston City Council candidates show views on civil rights, public safety
Where do Boston City Council candidates stand on critical issues impacting the daily lives of Boston residents?
Sep 05, 2019
Sep 05, 2019
We're suing to protect immigrants with life-threatening illnesses.
The Trump administration is terminating a government program that protects immigrants with critical health conditions.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court Cases:
Rian Immigrant Center v. Cuccinelli
Aug 06, 2019
Aug 06, 2019
Court agrees: ICE due process violations affect people across New England
A federal judge certified a New England class in ACLU of Massachusetts lawsuit challenging default detention of immigrants.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jul 12, 2019
Jul 12, 2019
Responding to threats of nationwide ICE raids
The Trump administration and ICE are intentionally creating fear and chaos by announcing plans to target families for deportation.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jun 13, 2019
Jun 13, 2019
The government is denying due process to detained immigrants. We're suing.
We are filing a class action lawsuit to end default detention of immigrants.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
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