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May 16, 2019
May 16, 2019
ACLU of Massachusetts case extends to families across New England
By granting class certification, the court confirmed that our case's impact will extend to hundreds or thousands of New England citizens and their noncitizen spouses.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Apr 10, 2019
Apr 10, 2019
What guidance are ICE officials giving to state and local law enforcement?
We are asking for information about a recent presentation by ICE’s Acting Deputy Director to the National Sheriff’s Association.
Mar 19, 2019
Mar 19, 2019
Statement on Supreme Court decision in Nielsen v. Preap
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the most extreme interpretation of the mandatory immigration detention statute.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court Cases:
Gordon v. Johnson and Castaneda v. Souza
Mar 07, 2019
Mar 07, 2019
What is the Boston Police-ICE task force? We filed a request to find out.
We hope this public records request is a step toward aligning police practices and the City’s stated support for immigrants and workers.
Feb 15, 2019
Feb 15, 2019
ACLU of Massachusetts sues Trump administration for truth about supposed border wall contract
"This administration’s manufactured security emergency isn’t credible—and so far, neither is this announcement."
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jan 31, 2019
Jan 31, 2019
ACLU of Massachusetts’ Javier Luengo-Garrido honored for regional efforts to defend immigrants
Javier Luengo-Garrido is being honored with the MICAH Change Agent Award for his work coordinating the Immigrant Protection Project.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jan 14, 2019
Jan 14, 2019
Springfield City Council passes welcoming ordinance
We are grateful for the Springfield City Council’s leadership to protect our immigrant neighbors and friends, and stand up for Massachusetts values.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jan 08, 2019
Jan 08, 2019
Statement of the ACLU of Massachusetts on President Trump’s address
There is a humanitarian challenge at the border, but it is one of the Trump administration’s own making.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Dec 13, 2018
Dec 13, 2018
Court rules that Clayton Gordon can stay in the U.S.
After years of litigation, it's official: Clayton Gordon can stay with his family in Massachusetts.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
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