In light of new policies under the Trump administration allowing ICE agents to make arrests within schools, the Massachusetts AG released guidance for the state’s schools to protect all students’ right to a free public education.
Immigration
Mayor Wu: Boston on ‘solid legal ground’ as sanctuary city in face of call from Congress
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says her administration feels “very strongly that we’re on solid legal ground” in being a sanctuary city and is still reviewing a letter it received from Congress on getting called to testify on such policies.
House budget chief wants Gov. Healey to cough up more information on shelter system
A top House Democrat demanded Gov. Maura Healey’s administration cough up more information about the state-run emergency shelter system before the chamber moves forward with a series of restrictive policies that could block out newly-arrived migrants to Massachusetts.
Massachusetts lawmakers weigh link between federal immigration officers and local authorities
Massachusetts lawmakers are set to duel this legislative session over the relationship between local police officers and federal immigration authorities amid a renewed effort by President Trump to crack down on unlawful immigration.
House budget chief wants more info on shelter crimes before advancing Healey’s spending bill
A top House Democrat said he wants to see more information on crimes committed in state-run shelters and a plan to boost security from Gov. Maura Healey before advancing a $425 million spending bill.
Healey open to residency requirements for state-run shelters housing migrants, locals
Gov. Maura Healey commissioned an independent review of security at state-run shelters and signaled an openness to residency requirements for the emergency assistance program after facing blowback for a lack of widespread criminal background checks in the system.
