IN THE COURTS
- Saugus Ends Discriminatory School Enrollment Policy After Legal/Civil Rights Challenge Under sustained legal pressure, Saugus Public Schools has revised its student admissions policy to eliminate provisions that unlawfully limited access to public education for immigrant families and other vulnerable students. This move marks a major victory for families and follows coordinated advocacy by Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR) and Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC), strategic litigation by Anderson & Kreiger LLP, and oversight from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO). The new, compliant policy is in effect for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Judge tosses Trump administration lawsuit against Maryland judges over immigration order A federal judge on Tuesday threw out the Trump administration’s challenge to a standing order issued by a U.S. district court in Maryland that bars federal immigration officials from immediately removing migrants who are challenging the legality of their detentions.
- Florida must stop expanding ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration center, judge says A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Thursday halting further expansion and ordering the winding down of an immigration detention center built in the middle of the Florida Everglades and dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” that advocates said violated environmental laws.
IN THE COMMUNITY
- Lynn youth protest against deportation NUBE Youth Member Alexander Flores explained why he chose to participate in the protest. “As a young person, I want to send a national and international message: We young people are against deportations — against the kidnappings of our community. We want dignity, not deportations. Our parents are looking for a better life for us. We don’t want to live in fear, we want to feel free as human beings,” he said.
- Flash mob fights for Liberty and justice for all in Lynn A flash mob comprised of women dressed as the Statue of Liberty, which was organized by Judith Black, recites the poem “The New Colossus” as they protest the federal government’s treatment of immigrants outside of Lynn District Court on Tuesday
- How a local NY nonprofit is empowering South Asian immigrants with digital skills: Few programs in the city teach digital literacy to immigrant communities, making it difficult for immigrants to find higher-paying and safe work
- Democracy Now: Advocates Launch Protest Camp Outside New York City Immigration Offices
- He was a child refugee. Now he’s a bishop navigating Trump’s deportation push. San Diego Bishop Michael Pham, the first U.S. bishop picked by Pope Leo, is part of a new wave of clerical leaders speaking out about migrants’ rights.
- The Student Newspaper Suing Marco Rubio Over Targeted Deportations The Stanford Daily argues the First Amendment protects journalists from arcane laws used against Mahmoud Khalil and Rümeysa Öztürk.
INSPIRATION AND WAYS TO TAKE ACTION
Good news, occupying the same space as injustice: 31 years . . .
New Report from American Immigration Council: Nearly Half of Fortune 500 Companies in 2025 Were Founded by Immigrants or Their Children
Immigrants play a crucial role in building America’s success, as entrepreneurs, business leaders, and job creators. Our new analysis of Fortune 500 companies — the 500 largest corporations in the United States by revenue — demonstrates just how important immigrants are to the U.S. economy.
Key Findings:
- More than 46 percent of Fortune 500 companies in 2025 (231 out of 500) were founded by immigrants or their children, including:
- 109 companies founded by immigrants;
- 122 companies founded by children of immigrants.
- Among the 14 companies that appeared on the Fortune 500 list for the first time this year, 10 were founded by immigrants or their children.
- In fiscal year 2024, these 231 Fortune 500 companies generated $8.6 trillion . . . Read more
Get Involved: Making Space for Arrival
Do you/your organization work or volunteer with newcomers?
>Host me as a volunteer (mid-Aug to mid-Nov)
>Help connect with migrant newcomers as potential participants
>Share your insights in an interview on how you support migrant communities in navigating urban spaces upon arrival (40min–1 hour / in-person/Online)
How do newcomers find their way, connect with places, and build a sense of home in the Boston area? Zhuo Pang, a PhD student at the University of Sheffield, is exploring these questions with the help of local communities. The project will partner with immigrant-serving organizations, meet with staff and volunteers, and work directly with newcomers through activities like mapping, walking through neighborhoods together, and sharing stories.
Get Involved: Boston’s First Labor Day Parade
Be a part of history and join Boston’s First Labor Day Parade! The Greater Boston Labor Council is making history with Boston’s first-ever Labor Day Parade – and YOU are invited to march with us. We’ll follow a powerful route that honors the victories of the past, energizes the movement we’re building today, and reminds everyone that it’s better in a union. This isn’t just a parade; it’s a statement, a celebration, and a call to action.
Monday, September 1, 2025
9:30 – 11:30 AM