Gov. Maura Healey’s new budget bill seeks to add the city to a public safety staffing program.
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Posted inImmigration
U.S. First Circuit Court appears skeptical of government arguments in CEDC lawsuit
The three-judge panel questions the federal government’s assertion that no one without a final removal order has been harmed by IRS-ICE information sharing. “The harm is the disclosure of the information,” the chief judge said.
Posted inPolice and Courts
Fall River police entered vague, nonsensical reasons for Flock searches
The findings come amid national scrutiny and backlash over Flock use by police departments.
Posted inElection 2026
The Light, League of Women Voters to present candidate forums
Voters will hear from local candidates running for U.S. Congress, Bristol County DA and the state Legislature.
Posted inImmigration
Majority of detainees in South Coast ICE raids have no criminal records
The Light reviewed statewide court records for 23 of the local men arrested last week and found 19 had no criminal charges.
Posted inNoticiasNB
Pese a la incertidumbre, comunidad latina celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
En medio de la preocupación por las detenciones migratorias, sacerdotes, artistas y residentes de New Bedford comparten lo que esta celebración significa para ellos este año.
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Despite uncertainty, Latino community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Amid concern over immigration arrests, New Bedford priests, artists and residents share what this celebration means to them this year.
Posted inPolice and Courts
Who holds an arrestee overnight? In Mass., it depends on the county
State law requires cities and towns with over 5,000 residents to maintain lockups, but many now rely on county sheriffs under local agreements. As resources grow scarce, those arrangements are fraying.
Posted inPolice and Courts
City Council passes temporary ordinance continuing Flock shutdown
Councilor Shane Burgo says he doesn’t want to permanently ban Flock license-plate cameras, but wants “tangible” regulation in the coming months.
Posted inEnvironment
‘Reckless and negligent’: Scientists sound alarm over new endangered species rules
Scientists and environmental advocates say Trump administration changes could put species like the North Atlantic right whale in harm’s way.
