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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

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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

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Policy Updates – 10/30/2025

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In an interim final rule issued this morning, USCIS has stopped issuing automatic extensions on employment authorization for those who have timely filed for renewal effective immediately. Applicants who filed for renewal before today will still be able to receive automatic extensions, but applicants who file for renewal today or later will generally be at … Continued

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Good News – 10/30/2025

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INSPIRATION AND WAYS TO TAKE ACTION BE INSPIRED No Borders, Just Flavors season 2 coming out November 4! No Borders, Just Flavors! is a series by United We Dream featuring immigrant youth – undocumented, DACA, asylum seekers, second-gen and more – participating in a friendly, family recipe cook off. Throughout each episode, the contestants’ stories … Continued

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End of Automatic Extensions for Work Permits – 10/29/2025

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End of Automatic Extensions for Work Permits Immigration has announced that it will no longer automatically extend the validity of a work permit while a renewal application is pending. This new policy will be in effect for work permit renewal applications received by USCIS on or after October 30. The policy includes some narrow exceptions. … Continued