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Protestors speak out during the Boston National Day of Action at Faneuil Hall Marketplace in December 2017. Boston’s large immigrant populations are likely to be affected by President Donald Trump’s recent announcement regarding the status of immigrants who participated in public assistance programs. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Trump proposal threatens immigrant safety in Massachusetts

Alex LaSalvia September 25, 2018
The Trump Administration proposed a new policy Saturday that prevents many U.S.immigrants who depend on public assistance programs — like food stamps — from obtaining permanent residency or U.S. citizenship. Several Boston-based organizations and residents were vocal in their opposition to the new proposal.
Rachel Rollins is the first woman of color to be nominated to serve as Suffolk County’s district attorney. PHOTO BY FELIX PHILLIPS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Suffolk DA nominee aims to decrease incarceration in communities of color

Haley Lerner September 13, 2018
Rachael Rollins, a former prosecutor and the first person of color to serve as the general counsel for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, won the Massachusetts Democratic primary election on Sept. 4 for the Suffolk County district attorney seat.
Reports show that Massachusetts police departments nearly doubled their use of electronic weapons, like tasers and stun guns, from 2015 to 2016. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Electronic weapon usage by police nearly doubled in recent years

Camille Mojica March 21, 2018
Recent statistics show that Massachusetts police departments nearly doubled their use of electric weapons, such as Tasers and stun guns, from 2015 to 2016.
A young girl chants on her father's shoulders at the Protest Against Muslim Ban and Anti-Immigration Orders on Jan. 29 in Copley Square. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Black, Latino immigrants in Massachusetts file lawsuit to block end of TPS

Camille Mojica February 26, 2018
A group of black and Latino immigrants in Massachusetts filed a federal lawsuit Thursday to block the termination of the Temporary Protected Status program for Salvadorans and Haitians in the United States.
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