Massachusetts - Page 15

September 4

DOJ sues Mayor Wu over immigration policies: Boston 'among the worst sanctuary offenders'

The Department of Justice sued Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu and the city's police commissioner, alleging their policies shield illegal immigrants from ICE.

September 3

FBI, police investigating after suspected armed person seen in video near University of Massachusetts Lowell

FBI Boston and state police responded to a social media video appearing to show an armed person near the UMass Lowell campus, increasing police activity in area.

August 30

Boston whistleblower warns of migrant crime spillover as Trump’s crackdown looms

As Democratic leaders triple down on resistance against federal intervention, a migrant shelter whistleblower is sounding the alarm about an increase in crime.

August 29

Karen Read tells prosecutors 'you lost big time' in first public interview since acquittal

Karen Read speaks publicly after acquittal in John O'Keefe death case, vowing civil lawsuits against Massachusetts prosecutors and police she claims framed her.

August 29

Wealthy enclave's sewage reveals higher than average cocaine levels in the water

Local authorities find elevated cocaine levels in Nantucket wastewater during a summer testing program at the popular getaway destination for wealthy visitors.

August 28

Dunkin’ Donuts and dinosaurs: The wildest crowdsourced ideas to replace Massachusetts’ state flag

Massachusetts closed public submissions for new state symbols as Bay State residents offered designs that spanned tradition and viral internet humor.

August 28

Education Dept launches investigation into school district accused of forcing explicit survey on students

The U.S. Department of Education announced an investigation into Burlington Public Schools in Massachusetts over a survey featuring sensitive topics on sex.

August 21

ICE chief vows to ‘flood’ Boston with agents after Dem mayor pledges to resist

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons vowed to “flood" Boston with agents after Mayor Michelle Wu doubled down on her pledge to resist the crackdown on illegal immigration.

August 21

Bike-riding youths terrorize Dem-run city as mobs swarm roads, while mayor stays silent on chaos

Bystanders captured footage of dozens of helmet-less riders weaving through traffic on Boston highway as bikers caused widespread disruption Saturday.

August 21

Boston ICE chief 'not backing down,' blasts liberal Mayor Wu over 'public safety crisis'

Boston ICE Acting Field Office Director Patricia Hyde blasted Mayor Michelle Wu for refusing to cooperate with federal immigration laws after Attorney General Pam Bondi's ultimatum.