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For undocumented immigrants suffering domestic violence or sexual assault, reporting it is often sidetracked by fears of deportation. A bill aiming to ease those fears when talking with local police – called the Safe Communities Act – will undergo a hearing at the State House on Dec. 2. It’s important legislation, because “it doesn’t serve […]

by Dave Eisenstadter … [A] new bill would disallow limiting unique individuals who can visit an inmate, loosen clothing restrictions, allow for reasonable touch among inmates and visitors, and otherwise facilitate more visits to inmates. It is at the top of the list of legislative priorities for advocacy organization Prisoners’ Legal Services of Massachusetts, which […]

Karen Cole has spent the past five years helping unaccompanied immigrant children adjust to a new life in Central and Western Massachusetts. But, it wasn’t until she visited the U.S.-Mexico border in May that she fully understood what those children already might have endured. “No doubt, once they get status in the U.S., by a […]