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Mass. Senate overrides Baker veto: Undocumented immigrants will be able to get driver's licenses
Vote makes Massachusetts the 17th state to approve such licenses. -
Legislators call for investigation into Boston asylum office over low rate of approvals
The rate is roughly half the national average, and is the second lowest in the country. -
US Attorney Rachael Rollins reveals why she's recused from the Shelley Joseph case
The Newton District Court judge was indicted in 2019. -
New report lays bare the origins of Mass. Latinos and struggles in equity
Housing, unemployment and food insecurity disproportionately impact the demographic. -
Bill to allow licenses for undocumented immigrants moves toward governor’s desk
If finalized, Massachusetts would join 16 states and the District of Columbia in offering licenses to undocumented residents. -
Sponsor circle participants prepare to welcome Afghan evacuees to Massachusetts
Greater Boston residents talk about why they joined the new program, and how they applied to help. -
Local attorney faces penalty for defrauding Brazilian immigrants, putting them at deportation risk
AG Maura Healey brought the consumer protection case in 2018 against George Maroun, Jr. -
Boston seeks to help immigrants launch local medical careers
Pilot project offers a way into medical jobs that do not require licenses, which can be a high barrier for foreign workers. -
Boston asylum office has second lowest grant rate for asylum seekers in the country
New report finds office is plagued by suspicion and bias toward asylum seekers and calls for an investigation by the Government Accountability Office -
Biden administration opens temporary protected status to Afghan evacuees, including around 1,900 in Massachusetts
The designation will allow them to work and live in the U.S. legally for up to 18 months
