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New felony charges for protesters spark concern for 1st Amendment advocates
The elevated charges come as Boston and other cities run by Democratic mayors face threats from the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops to combat crime and curb protests. -
Need help in court? Your local library might have the right resources.
The Public Library Initiative from the Massachusetts Trial Court brings the services and resources of law libraries to more familiar settings. -
Judge sets $10K bail for pro-Palestinian protester accused of breaking BPD officer’s nose
13 face charges following Tuesday night’s protest that started on Boston Common. -
Judge rules offshore wind farm can resume construction work
One month after the Trump administration ordered all work to stop at the Revolution Wind project, a judge ruled Monday that the project can restart. -
Do foster parents have to affirm LGBTQ+ kids? The state says ‘yes.’
Christian couples who’ve lost their foster licenses are suing, citing religious discrimination. -
Trump asks Supreme Court to overrule Boston judge, allow him to enforce transgender passport policy
The Justice Department appealed a lower-court order allowing people use the gender or “X” identification marker that lines up with their gender identity. -
Judge denies bid to block fired leader’s return to cannabis commission
Treasurer Deb Goldberg hasn’t decided on a “next step,” according to spokesman. -
Trump administration takes first steps to restore Harvard's funding, but money isn't flowing yet
Harvard University says it has started receiving notices that many federal grants halted by the Trump administration will be reinstated. -
Judge blocks Trump administration’s subpoena of trans kids’ medical records from Boston hospital
A judge ruled the subpoena was improper and “motivated only by bad faith.” -
Former Boston City Councilor sentenced to one month in prison for corruption charges
The sentencing wraps up a 9-month saga that began when Fernandes Anderson was arrested last December.