Today’s news
Judge dismisses case of deported Babson student, attorney appeals
Attorney says Boston was the only court that made sense to file the case after the student was detained at Logan Airport and deported to Honduras

Haitian Asylum Seeker Dies in ICE Custody After Untreated Toothache
Family says lack of medical care led to deadly infection
Court Pauses Deportation of Irishman Living in Boston for Decades
Seamus Culleton won a temporary order to stay his deportation while his petition for review is pending, but remains in federal detention.
Recent news
Mar. 5, 2026
Moulton's State of the Union Guest Linked to Police Reports Involving Sexual Assault and Juveniles
Congressman Seth Moulton's illegal immigrant guest at the State of the Union address is named in police reports, according to authorities.
Mar. 4, 2026
Congressman Seth Moulton Runs for Senate, Vows to Protect Immigrants
Moulton brings Milford teen detained by ICE as guest to State of the Union
Mar. 4, 2026
Immigrant Detention Release Requests Soar 400% in 2025
Judiciary report shows spike in habeas corpus petitions as Trump administration ramps up immigration enforcement.
Mar. 3, 2026
ICE Director Accuses Boston Police of Ignoring Detainer Requests
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons says Boston police ignored 167 immigration detainer requests in 2025, far more than the 57 the city acknowledged.
Feb. 26, 2026
Boston Judge Rules DHS Deportation Policy Unlawful
Federal judge blocks controversial policy allowing rapid deportations to third countries
Feb. 25, 2026
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's 'Third Country' Deportation Policy
Ruling finds policy violates due process rights of migrants in the U.S.
Feb. 25, 2026
Judge Blocks Trump-Era Deportation Policy to Third Countries
Federal judge rules DHS policy allowing deportation to non-home countries is unconstitutional.
Feb. 22, 2026
ICE Quietly Buys Warehouses for Detention Centers Across U.S.
Local officials left out of the loop as agency expands detention capacity to 92,000 beds
Feb. 21, 2026
Judges Criticize Trump Officials' Shifting Stance on Detaining Pregnant Immigrants
Federal courts express frustration over the administration's unclear policy on locking up pregnant and nursing women as part of immigration enforcement.
Feb. 17, 2026
Massachusetts Police Collaborate with ICE on Serious Crimes
Local departments alert immigration authorities to pick up suspects facing major charges
Feb. 16, 2026
Massachusetts Population Growth Slows as Immigration Declines
Expert cites drop in international immigration and fertility trends as factors behind the slowdown
Feb. 15, 2026
Massachusetts Sees Declining Population Growth as Immigration Slows
Experts warn of 'hollowing out' of state's workforce and economy due to outmigration and fertility declines
Feb. 15, 2026
Irish Citizen Detained by ICE in Boston Draws International Attention
Seamus Culleton, who has lived in the U.S. for nearly 20 years, faces uncertain future as his green card application is pending
Feb. 15, 2026
Illegal Immigrant Fraud Linked to Democrat Policies
Healey administration aware of widespread food stamp fraud but failed to act, columnist claims.
Feb. 15, 2026
Irish Citizen Detained by ICE in Boston Draws International Attention
Seamus Culleton's case sparks concern from Irish government and U.S. lawmakers over his detainment and conditions
Feb. 14, 2026
Federal Judge Orders Return of Massachusetts College Student Deported to Honduras
Any Lopez Belloza, a Babson College student, was deported in November despite a court order.
Feb. 14, 2026
Moulton Invites Detained Immigrant to State of the Union
Congressman's move seen as publicity stunt to boost Senate campaign
Feb. 14, 2026
Boston Restaurant Owner Struggles After Brother Detained by ICE
As Trump administration ramps up deportations, businesses face challenges when key employees disappear.
Feb. 14, 2026
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Retrieve Deported Babson Student
Freshman Any Lucia Lopez Belloza must be returned to the U.S. within two weeks, federal judge rules.
Feb. 14, 2026
Judge Orders US to Retrieve Deported Student Within 2 Weeks
Babson College freshman Any Lucia Lopez Belloza was deported to Honduras while traveling for Thanksgiving.