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Lawsuit aims to stop taxpayer information sharing with ICE
Immigrants without legal status paid nearly $650 million in Massachusetts’ state and local taxes in 2022. Advocates question if ICE actions have contributed to fewer immigrants applying for taxpayer numbers this year. -
Worcester City Council passes resolution barring police from assisting ICE
Although the measure was mainly symbolic, councilors said it sends a message that Worcester cares about immigrants. -
Local Suya Joint manager released after nearly 100 days in ICE custody
The Nigerian restauranteur who was detained by federal immigration agents in June is free. -
Local restaurateur Paul Dama granted asylum after more than 3 months in ICE custody
Dama survived abduction by Boko Haram and said he feared returning to his native Nigeria. -
Amid ICE surge, Somerville becomes a focal point for arrests
City officials say federal agents are targeting the local Brazilian community. -
Continued ICE activity leads to sightings of agents at local hospitals
Federal immigration agents bringing detainees in for medical treatment is causing anxiety. -
Brazilian immigrants in Greater Boston are being detained by ICE in large numbers
The largest immigrant community in Massachusetts is also being arrested in larger numbers since President Donald Trump took office. Fear is ricocheting through the community — even among those who once supported Trump during his election. -
Husband of local attorney detained by ICE in window shattering incident
Wife says Elias Escobar was injured during the arrest and didn't receive proper medical attention. -
Connecticut official bans masked ICE agents, warrantless arrests in state courts
The chief justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court said his goal is to keep court buildings safe. -
Everett cancels Hispanic Heritage Month celebration over ICE fears
The Boston related events will continue, organizers tell GBH News.