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Federal housing benefits update

Federal housing benefits update The Trump Administration published a new rule restricting access to federal housing for immigrants. The rule is scheduled to take effect on December 14, but it is not in effect now and the law has not changed yet. The new federal rule would: Eliminate HUD rental assistance for mixed-status families if … Continued

Policy Updates – 11/13/2026

Following last week’s grave defeat at the polls where 60% of voters disapproved of the administration’s immigration enforcement tactics, President Trump briefly raised hopes in a “60 Minutes” that we could see a change in approach after saying that his deportation agenda has been “too tough” and opening up the possibility that he could work … Continued

The U.S. Is Deporting Its Own Veterans

They Served. Now They and Their Families Are Being Deported. This week, the country marked Veterans Day with parades, speeches, and thanks for those who served. But immigrant veterans who served this country are being arrested and deported, and so are the family members the military promised to protect. For more than a decade, the … Continued
13 years of DACA

13 Years of DACA – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

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Friday marks the 13th anniversary of the implementation of DACA—Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. For more than a decade, this program has provided hundreds of thousands of young immigrants, all of whom came to the U.S. as children, with the chance to live, work, and contribute to their communities without the constant fear of deportation. … Continued

Policy Update Federal

Policy Update – 8/7/25

Policy Updates

Last Thursday, those seeking humanitarian protections in the US scored another win in the courts when a district court in California ruled that TPS holders from Nicaragua, Honduras, and Nepal must be allowed to keep their status while the case proceeds. The administration had claimed that conditions in these countries were not severe enough to … Continued

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Good News – 8/7/25

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IN THE COURTS Protect Education Equity Bill Officially the Law in MassachusettsYesterday the MA Governor Maura Healey signed the Protect Education Equity bill as part of the supplemental budget. This law codifies federal protections in education into Massachusetts law, including the right to public education for children without documents and children with disabilities, standards for … Continued

The Massachusetts State Legislative Session Has Paused. What Now?

The Massachusetts State Legislative Session Has Paused – What Now?

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What Is the August Recess—and Why Does It Matter for You? Each August, members of the Massachusetts Legislature take a break from the formal lawmaking process on Beacon Hill and return to their home districts. This month-long “August recess” isn’t just a vacation—it’s a time for legislators to reconnect with their communities. They attend local … Continued

Policy Update Federal

Policy Update – 8/1/2025 No Changes to Citizenship Test

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No Changes to Citizenship Test – 8/1/2025 No changes have been made to the citizenship test! There have been news reports that the Trump administration is considering making changes to the citizenship test, but no changes have been proposed yet and any changes would not be immediate. Advocates are prepared to fight any proposal to … Continued

Policy Update Federal

Policy Updates 7/31/25

Policy Updates

Recent media reports that the administration is once again looking to revise the naturalization exam. President Trump had moved to change the exam at the tail end of his first term, but that move was quickly reversed once Biden came into office. It is not a surprise to learn that the administration is once again … Continued

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Good News 7/31/25

Good News

IN THE COURTS Appeals court blocks Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship: The ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit brings the White House’s theory of citizenship closer to a full Supreme Court review. ‘I Want to Clear My Name’: Deported Migrant Takes First Step to Sue the U.S. Neiyerver Adrián … Continued

Policy Update Federal

Policy Updates 7/24/25

Policy Updates

Yesterday, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s nationwide injunction blocking enforcement of Trump’s order denying citizenship to certain children under the 14th Amendment.  Despite the Supreme Court’s decision last month that nationwide injunctions were generally not allowed, the appeals court found that this case fits into an exception in the Supreme … Continued