“While Thompson might imagine that Trump’s policies and inflammatory rhetoric have no impact on law-abiding immigrants, we know from our… Read more Refuting misleading claims about SCA – MIRA Coalition Responds
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We Must Defend the SCA – Sen. Friedman Responds
On Jan. 17, 2018, State Sen. and SCA co-sponsor Cindy Friedman responded to mailers sent by Mass Fiscal Alliance attacking the… Read more We Must Defend the SCA – Sen. Friedman Responds
Western Mass Dreamers Fight for Immigrant Rights – View from D.C.
‘Samaniego said he thinks one of the most important pieces of legislation in Massachusetts to protect undocumented immigrants is the… Read more Western Mass Dreamers Fight for Immigrant Rights – View from D.C.
Bring the Safe Communities Act to a Vote! – Letter from Woburn
“We need pressure on legislators, on committee members, and on House Speaker Robert DeLeo, to get this bill out of… Read more Bring the Safe Communities Act to a Vote! – Letter from Woburn
A Reasonable, Just Act – Letter from Falmouth
“The 287(g) mandate can easily be abused, such as the power to search databases to find potential immigration violators, detain… Read more A Reasonable, Just Act – Letter from Falmouth
An enforced return to McCarthyism – View from Cape Cod
“Since efficiency can so easily accompany human disaster, we ask a blunt question: When a president explicitly condones white nationalism… Read more An enforced return to McCarthyism – View from Cape Cod
Should the Legislature Adopt the SCA? – Op-Eds from Boston
“The legislation draws a clear line between law enforcement and immigration enforcement, allowing police to focus on public safety. Passage… Read more Should the Legislature Adopt the SCA? – Op-Eds from Boston
Support Safe Communities Act – Letter from Topsfield
“I, for one, refuse to live in fear. I will not let fear dictate my actions or direct my thoughts.… Read more Support Safe Communities Act – Letter from Topsfield
Forum On Safe Communities Act – Meeting in Falmouth
“Mr. Gabriele described the bill as keeping a fine line between federal and state operations. The bill would nullify any… Read more Forum On Safe Communities Act – Meeting in Falmouth
Safe Communities Act sets clear line – Letter from Lowell
“The SCA protects the civil rights, safety and well-being of all residents by drawing a clear line between immigration enforcement… Read more Safe Communities Act sets clear line – Letter from Lowell