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Illegal Immigrant Fraud Linked to Democrat Policies

Healey administration aware of widespread food stamp fraud but failed to act, columnist claims.

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

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.

Moulton Invites Detained Immigrant to State of the Union

Congressman's move seen as publicity stunt to boost Senate campaign

Boston Restaurant Owner Struggles After Brother Detained by ICE

As Trump administration ramps up deportations, businesses face challenges when key employees disappear.

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.

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.

Former MA Congressman Reflects on Voting Against ICE Creation

Mike Capuano explains his 'no' vote on the Homeland Security Act of 2002.

Judge Orders Trump Officials to Bring Back Deported Honduran Student

Federal judge slams administration for violating court order and deporting college freshman

Judge Blocks Ending Protections for South Sudanese Immigrants

Ruling preserves temporary legal status for around 300 immigrants from the war-torn country.

U.S. Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Ending South Sudanese Deportation Protections

Federal judge rules Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem likely acted unlawfully in terminating Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan.

Mass. Woman Pleads for Husband's Release from ICE Detention

Seamus Culleton has been held at an ICE facility in Texas for nearly 5 months after being arrested at a Home Depot in Massachusetts.

Democratic Governors Lead on ICE Pushback, but Polis Takes Hands-Off Approach

While some Democratic governors enact policies to limit federal immigration enforcement, Colorado's Polis signals he may not support similar measures.

ICE to Play 'Key' Role in 2026 World Cup Security Amid U.S. Unrest

Concerns grow over foreign fan treatment as political tensions rise ahead of tournament

Boston City Council Proposes Immigrant Emergency Response Fund

The fund would provide legal defense, family stabilization, and other support amid federal immigration crackdown.

Boston-area Irish national facing deportation after 16 years in US

Seamus Culleton, 38, was arrested by ICE in September 2025 and has been detained for 5 months, prompting calls for his release

Immigration Judge Rejects Trump Effort to Deport Pro-Palestinian Tufts Student

Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish PhD student, was arrested last year as part of the administration's targeting of pro-Palestinian campus activists.

Immigration Court Blocks Trump from Deporting Pro-Palestine Tufts Student

Rümeysa Öztürk's deportation case was terminated after the government failed to provide credible evidence of her involvement in antisemitic activity.

Judge Blocks Deportation of Turkish Student Over Pro-Palestinian Speech

Press freedom advocates hailed the decision, while the Department of Homeland Security called it "judicial activism".