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NEWS ADVISORY:  Tuesday, 11/25: The Protecting Massachusetts Communities Campaign Holds Rally Urging Lawmakers to Defend Immigrant Rights                                                                      

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Tuesday, 11/25: The Protecting Massachusetts Communities Campaign Holds Rally Urging Lawmakers to Defend Immigrant Rights Immigration Advocates, Labor Unions and Allies Across the State Gather to Advance Legislation to Shield Immigrants from Inhumane Enforcement Efforts Boston- The Protecting Massachusetts Communities (PMC) Campaign will gather Tuesday to urgently call on state leaders to pass legislation to defend immigrant … Continued

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Good News – 11/20/2025

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IN THE COURTS Text messages and a moved SUV: How the government’s case against a Chicago woman shot by a Border Patrol agent fell apart “It’s been hard,” she said. “I can’t sleep, but now I’m gonna go sleep.” A judge – after an extraordinary reversal by federal prosecutors – had just dismissed the charges … Continued

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Policy Updates – 11/20/25

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On Wednesday, the Trump Administration returned to its assaults on vulnerable immigrants by proposing to revoke the Biden Administration’s Public Charge rule. As a refresher, the US has long required that immigrants not be primarily dependent on the government for subsistence and has used the public charge analysis to make this determination, usually when adjudicating … Continued

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Good News – 11/12/2025

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IN THE COURTS Federal judges reject ICE attempts to hold immigrants without bond Jose Andres Robles was denied a bond hearing and held for more than a month before a Minneapolis judge intervened. – Minnesota Star Tribune Judge Officially Declares Trump’s Top Immigration Goon a Liar In a humiliating courtroom defeat for the government—and setback … Continued

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Policy Updates – 11/12/25

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While advocates wait for US Citizenship and Immigration Services to publish a new proposed rule on Public Charge, it would appear that the State Department has already issued guidance for their staff that would restrict visa issuance. The new guidance only applies to visas, both immigrant and non-immigrant, being processed at consular offices abroad, but … Continued

Reaffirming Our Shared Humanity: Community Response to the SNAP Benefits Crisis

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About 9,500 immigrants  with some form of immigration status in the US lost SNAP benefits on November 1, 2025, due to new eligibility restrictions GBH. A total of 1.1M residents in Massachusetts relied on SNAP before the federal government allowed it to expire. Meanwhile, ICE enforcement continues to be funded, terrorizing our communities and separating … Continued

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Policy Updates – 11/6/25

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On Monday, two separate groups filed suit here in Massachusetts to stop yet another unconscionable move by the Trump Administration. The latest attack from the administration, announced last week, would change the rules of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and strip eligibility for those whose work includes supporting undocumented immigrants or transgender rights for … Continued

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Good News – 11/6/2025

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IN THE COURTS Lawyers For Civil Rights Demanding Independent Probe Into Everett Police Judge rules Trump administration can’t tie transportation funding to immigration The Trump administration cannot withhold billions of dollars in transportation funding to states that refuse to cooperate with immigration enforcement, a federal judge in Rhode Island ruled Tuesday. – Politico Immigration enforcement … Continued

Vote for a better future local elections matter november 4

Your Voice Matters: Vote in Your Local Elections on November 4

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On November 4, 55 cities and towns across the Commonwealth will hold municipal elections. That means you have a chance to select the people who will make important decisions about your community—your mayor, city councilors, and local leaders. Every four years, our country pours its energy into the presidential race. But let’s be honest, the … Continued