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Community Readiness in the Face of ICE Arrests

President Trump campaigned on a threat to deport one million immigrants from this country per year.  We saw an ongoing escalation of the numbers of immigrants targeted in Massachusetts throughout 2025 and continuing into early this year, but still well below deporting one million people.  However, this is beginning to change. Over this past year … Continued

Back to School: What Immigrant Families Should Know

As immigration enforcement increases across the country and protections such as Temporary Protected Status end for some countries, many immigrant families are living with fear and uncertainty. That fear is affecting whether some children make it to school. Recent data show that 17% of parents cited ICE activity near schools as a barrier to attendance. And that … Continued

Make becoming an American citizen great again

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It’s been said many times that most American-born citizens would fail the US history and civics test that immigrants must pass to become naturalized citizens. Read more from the Boston Globe.

Activists push legislation as budget debate winds down

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Debates on the Fiscal Year 2021 budget in each branch of the state Legislature have come to a close, and legislators are getting ready for conference committees to start deliberating on a final product. Read more from the Bay State Banner.

MA Coalition calls on legislators to pass bills on evictions, paid sick time, Native American mascots, state flag

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Leaders from eight coalitions united on the steps of the State House today to call for action on legislation concerning the Guaranteed Housing Stability Act (S.2918/H.5018), Emergency Paid Sick Time (S.2882/H.4928), Environmental Justice (H.4912, amendment #52) , Safe Communities Act (S.1401/H.3573), Work and Family Mobility Act (S.2061/H.3012), Change the State Flag & Seal (S.1877/H.2776), Prohibit … Continued

New U.S. citizenship test draws criticism

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Individuals who apply for naturalization on or after Dec. 1, 2020 will be taking a revised U.S. citizenship test that will require them to learn 28 more civics items and answer twice as many questions as before. Read more from the Fall River Herald News.

Business leaders eye wish lists for Biden and Harris

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Ask leaders of Boston’s business associations what they want to see a Biden administration tackle first, and the wish lists vary tremendously. One common theme: Most seem buoyed by a sense of optimism that the federal government can find common ground as it confronts the twin crises recession and pandemic. Read more from the Boston … Continued