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New report lays bare the origins of Mass. Latinos and struggles in equity
Housing, unemployment and food insecurity disproportionately impact the demographic. -
Bill to allow licenses for undocumented immigrants moves toward governor’s desk
If finalized, Massachusetts would join 16 states and the District of Columbia in offering licenses to undocumented residents. -
Sponsor circle participants prepare to welcome Afghan evacuees to Massachusetts
Greater Boston residents talk about why they joined the new program, and how they applied to help. -
Local attorney faces penalty for defrauding Brazilian immigrants, putting them at deportation risk
AG Maura Healey brought the consumer protection case in 2018 against George Maroun, Jr. -
Boston seeks to help immigrants launch local medical careers
Pilot project offers a way into medical jobs that do not require licenses, which can be a high barrier for foreign workers. -
Boston asylum office has second lowest grant rate for asylum seekers in the country
New report finds office is plagued by suspicion and bias toward asylum seekers and calls for an investigation by the Government Accountability Office -
Biden administration opens temporary protected status to Afghan evacuees, including around 1,900 in Massachusetts
The designation will allow them to work and live in the U.S. legally for up to 18 months -
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center faces standoff with advocates claiming shoddy care
New complaint asks for the Department of Public Health to join AG Healey's office in formal investigation into allegations of mistreatment. -
Biden extends temporary protected status to Ukrainians in the U.S.
Move will keep those eligible safe from deportation if their visas expire -
Lawmakers push Biden administration to give Ukrainians temporary protection
Temporary protected status, or TPS, would allow Ukrainians to stay in the US for a set period of time.
