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Biden urged to repeal immigration rule

February 10, 2021

Immigrant rights groups want the Biden administration to rescind a policy that requires people seeking to live in the U.S. to show they won’t be a burden on taxpayers, saying the regulations hurt families seeking health care, housing and other public assistance. Read more at Eagle Tribune.

Summary of President Biden’s Executive Orders – Week of Feb 1, 2021

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February 9, 2021

On February 2, 2021, President Biden signed three Executive Orders on immigration. Here are the highlights: Legal immigration and integration: Creates a Task Force on New Americans to review existing regulations and policies and to make recommendations on how to remove barriers and promote integration, inclusion and citizenship Orders immediate review of the public charge … Continued

Beacon Hill Democrats Reintroducing Bill Aimed At Protecting Immigrants

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February 3, 2021

Democrats on Beacon Hill are making another push on a bill they say would help protect immigrants. Listen to the full story on WGBH.

Miranda: Law needed to ‘rebuild’ trust in immigrant communities

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February 3, 2021

State lawmakers and advocates called for the swift passage of legislation that would limit cooperation between local police and federal immigration officials during a virtual press conference on Tuesday. Read more at Dorchester Reporter.

Safe Communities Act Refiled, Protects Civil Rights of Immigrants

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February 2, 2021

Legislators announced the refilling of the “Safe Communities Act,” a bill designed to support immigrant communities, on February 2. Read more at Dig Boston.

Massachusetts Lawmakers Refile “Safe Communities Act” On Beacon Hill

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February 2, 2021

A coalition of Massachusetts lawmakers are introducing the Safe Communities Act to Beacon Hill for the eighth year in a row. Read more from WBZ Radio.

MA lawmakers continue their work to prevent local police from working with ICE

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February 2, 2021

A new legislative session is officially underway on Beacon Hill, which means lawmakers are refiling the bills that didn’t pass last session. Lawmakers have not given up on one specific bill. Read more from NBC22 Springfield.

Should police be able to ask about your immigration status? Legislators refile bill that would prohibit it

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February 2, 2021

A trio of Massachusetts lawmakers refiled a bill on Tuesday that would make it illegal for local court and police officials ask about a person’s immigration status, as well as limit cooperation between police and federal immigration agents. Read more from MassLive.

Immigration Enforcement Bill Supporters See Improved Climate

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February 2, 2021

Lawmakers and immigration reform activists are hopeful that a national reckoning on racial justice can generate enough momentum to secure passage this session on a bill divesting local police from most interactions with federal immigration enforcement. Read more from GBH.

Lawmakers, activists renew push for ‘sanctuary state’ bill

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February 2, 2021

Democratic lawmakers announced Tuesday they’ll renew their push to make Massachusetts a sanctuary state, joining activists in saying the action is needed to ensure all residents can seek medical care, emergency aid, and court and police protection without fear of deportation, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more at ABC6.