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  • Immigration experts share how to push back against Trump’s actions

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    MARBLEHEAD — A panel of local immigration experts shared how people can push back against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, including donating to legal defense funds for immigrants or volunteering to accompany local immigrants to court hearings.

    During a panel discussion on immigration enforcement Tuesday night, experts said people can also challenge local police departments’ use of security technology from companies such as Flock Security, which allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement to access license plate data collected by local law enforcement.

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  • Markey blasts ‘inadequate’ conditions at ICE facility

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    BOSTON — Sen. Ed Markey is renewing criticism of federal authorities for “inhumane” conditions at a Burlington ICE facility where people detained on immigration violations are held before being transferred to other locations.

    In a letter to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Boston acting Field Office Director David Wesling, Markey said after a meeting with him and other officials Dec. 11 he “continues to be alarmed by the allegations of overcrowding and inadequate conditions” at the Burlington facility, “as well as by ICE’s arrest dragnet.”

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  • Moulton criticizes ICE over detention of immigrants

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    BURLINGTON — U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton is criticizing federal authorities for “inhumane” conditions at an ICE facility where people detained on immigration violations are held before being transferred to other locations.

    On Monday, Moulton conducted an official “oversight” visit to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices in Burlington that included a tour of the building and meetings with ICE officials. The administrative building is one of 25 ICE Enforcement and Removal Operation facilities across the country.

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  • FEMA cuts anti-terrorism funding; AGs sue to block move

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    The Trump administration is slashing anti-terrorism funding for Massachusetts and other Democratic-led states that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration crackdowns, drawing a new legal challenge.

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced its annual grant allocations through the Homeland Security Grant Program, which was approved by Congress in response to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The funding supports intelligence operations, large-event security, planning, equipment purchases and police training.


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  • GOP hopefuls vow to ban ‘sanctuary’ laws

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    BOSTON — A pair of Republicans challenging Democratic Gov. Maura Healey in next year’s gubernatorial election are vowing to push for a statewide ban on “sanctuary” policies if elected, arguing that the state’s immigrant-friendly laws have made it a magnet for the undocumented.

    Republicans Mike Kennealy, who served as former Gov. Charlie Baker’s housing and economic development secretary, and Brian Shortsleeve, a former MBTA head and venture capitalist, are vying for the GOP’s nomination to challenge Healey next year.


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