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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
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
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