IN THE COURTS
MIRA Coalition, ACLU of Massachusetts Lead 17 Groups Filing Brief Supporting Boston Trust Act The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), together with the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts (ACLUM), today filed an amicus brief on behalf of more than a dozen organizations in federal court to express support for the Boston Trust Act, which is currently facing a legal challenge from the Trump administration Read more
AG Campbell urges judge to toss Justice Department suit challenging Boston’s ‘sanctuary’ immigration policy The city of Boston picked up substantial support in its legal battle with the Trump administration as the Massachusetts attorney general, dozens of cities and counties across the country, former law enforcement officials, and advocacy groups filed briefs urging a judge to toss the government’s lawsuit challenging the city’s “sanctuary” immigration policy. – Boston Globe
‘An American nightmare’: L.A. hosts first congressional hearing on effect of immigration raids During a four-hour long congressional oversight hearing Monday in L.A., dozens of elected officials, experts and community members laid bare the impact of the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration crackdown – LA Times
More than 220 judges have now rejected the Trump admin’s mass detention policy The number has skyrocketed in recent weeks and includes at least 20 judges appointed by Trump himself. – Politico
Immigration judge who was fired by the Trump administration filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice Tania Nemer, a former immigration judge in Ohio, filed a lawsuit Monday claiming she was dismissed based on her gender, her dual citizenship with the country of Lebanon, and her previous run for local office as a Democrat, in violation of civil rights law. – ABC News
IN THE COMMUNITY
In a Georgia town with no hotels, volunteer groups house people visiting detained immigrants El Refugio is a hospitality house run by volunteers for people visiting immigrants detained nearby at Stewart Detention Center. – WABE
Hundreds around the country look for training in how to respond to immigration enforcement Concerned residents are creating their own versions of rapid response teams to safely monitor immigration enforcement in their communities. – NBC News
‘ICE was here’: Dedham church sparks outrage over nativity scene with political message A sign reading “ICE WAS HERE” sits in the middle of the nativity scene outside their front doors. Underneath, a sign reads “The Holy Family is safe in our Church… If you see ICE please call LUCE at 617-370-5023.” – Boston 25 News
Rally supports Springfield man scheduled for deportation Tuesday – MassLive
INSPIRATION AND WAYS TO TAKE ACTION
Senators Dick Durbin and Lisa Murkowski have reintroduced the bipartisan Dream Act, which would provide a pathway to citizenship for individuals who have lived in the U.S. for most of their lives, contributing to our communities, economy, and workforce.
As DACA faces escalating threats, from unlawful detentions to attempts to limit access to education and healthcare, Congress now has a concrete, bipartisan solution on the table to provide long-overdue stability and permanent protections for immigrant youth.
The Dream Act shows how policy makers can and must lead with care, not complacency. With the Dream Act now introduced for the 13th time, Congress has the opportunity and responsibility to provide permanent protections rather than allow piecemeal attacks to dismantle the lives of immigrant youth. Take action now – demand your Senator co-sponsor the DREAM Act!
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