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Massachusetts residents age 65 and up can get vaccine shots

February 17, 2021

Individuals age 65 and older can now begin booking appointments in Massachusetts for the COVID-19 vaccine, state health officials said … More

Civil rights and immigration activists join public health leaders, elected officials in calling for vaccine distribution equity

February 17, 2021

A coalition of civil rights and immigration activists, public health leaders, and elected officials challenged Governor Charlie Baker Wednesday to … More

Here’s what the Safe Communities Act could mean to Quincy and the South Shore

February 16, 2021

When David Zou immigrated from China to Quincy in 1983, he spoke no English. Read more at Patriot Ledger.

‘Vaccine Equity Now! Coalition’ forms, issues 5 demands of Gov. Baker

February 16, 2021

Elected officials and public health experts, alongside civil rights and immigrant justice leaders, are launching the “Vaccine Equity Now!” Coalition … More

Legislators re-file Safe Communities Act

February 11, 2021

Advocates gathered via Zoom Feb. 3 to promote the refiling of the Safe Communities Act. Read more at Bay State Banner. … More

Biden urged to repeal immigration rule

February 10, 2021

Immigrant rights groups want the Biden administration to rescind a policy that requires people seeking to live in the U.S. … More

Summary of President Biden’s Executive Orders – Week of Feb 1, 2021

February 9, 2021

On February 2, 2021, President Biden signed three Executive Orders on immigration. Here are the highlights: Legal immigration and integration: … More

Beacon Hill Democrats Reintroducing Bill Aimed At Protecting Immigrants

February 3, 2021

Democrats on Beacon Hill are making another push on a bill they say would help protect immigrants. Listen to the … More

Miranda: Law needed to ‘rebuild’ trust in immigrant communities

February 3, 2021

State lawmakers and advocates called for the swift passage of legislation that would limit cooperation between local police and federal … More

Safe Communities Act Refiled, Protects Civil Rights of Immigrants

February 2, 2021

Legislators announced the refilling of the “Safe Communities Act,” a bill designed to support immigrant communities, on February 2. Read … More

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