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Immigration Bills, Immigration Law
According to reporting from 7News Boston WHDH, two immigration-related bills are currently making significant progress in the Massachusetts legislature. Supporters are citing the COVID-19 pandemic as a reason why immediate action is critical. In this article, our Boston immigration lawyers highlight the most important things you should know about the two proposals. Immigration-Related Bills in... READ MORE
Immigration Law, Rhode Island Immigration News
According to a report from Boston.com, two Rhode Island cities—Providence and Central Falls—have officially scored an important victory for immigrant rights against the federal government. Federal officials are dropping an appeal that sought to force local police officers in these cities to cooperate closely with immigration agents. Notably, both Providence and Central Falls are sanctuary... READ MORE
Crime victims may suffer serious psychological and emotional trauma—especially those who endured a serious crime such as human trafficking, domestic violence, or sexual assault. Sadly, many vulnerable victims feel they lack options for justice due to their immigration status. An undocumented person may worry that they will be deported if they seek help or report... READ MORE
According to reporting from Boston 25 News, there is cautious optimism among Dreamers and immigrant rights groups in Massachusetts for the Biden immigration agenda. Many people are hopeful that his presidency will amount to a full restoration—and, potentially, an expansion—of DACA protections. According to official data from the Migration Policy Institute (MPI), there are currently... READ MORE
According to reporting from WBUR News, immigration attorneys in Boston are sounding the alarm about harsh and unreasonable filing deadlines issued by federal authorities. Unfortunately, the unexpected orders have left many immigration advocates scrambling to try to protect the rights and interests of their clients—mostly young children. Here, our Boston immigration attorney highlights the most... READ MORE
According to a report from Boston.com, an immigrant of Guatemalan national origin was arrested by federal immigration authorities in a park in East Boston—and local leaders are demanding answers. The 40-year-old man is now facing possible deportation from the United States. Elder Misan Guerra-Perez was pushed into an unmarked van near Bremen Street Park. Notably,... READ MORE
According to a report from WBUR News, the immigration court in Boston is preparing to resume large-scale operations in the coming days. This despite the fact that many immigration lawyers are raising major questions about courtroom safety. Further, there is early evidence that the number of COVID-19 cases are once again increasing in Massachusetts. Here,... READ MORE
According to a report from Boston.com, a federal appeals court has overturned a previous ruling that barred Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from making civil immigration arrests at courthouses in Massachusetts. Two of the top prosecutors in Massachusetts are vowing to continue the fight to protect immigrant rights and our communities. Here, our Boston deportation... READ MORE
According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, 124,728 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the Commonwealth as of August 21st, 2020. Although the virus has affected virtually every community, some are being hit much harder than others. According to a report from the Boston Globe, immigrant communities in our state are facing a... READ MORE
Several prominent Massachusetts lawmakers are pushing a key immigration reform bill that would provide much needed legal protections to vulnerable people. Most notably, the law seeks to limit cooperation between federal immigration enforcement agencies and state and local police departments. According to a report from MassLive, the Commonwealth’s proposed immigration reform is advancing through the... READ MORE
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