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A Tale of Two Policies: Why Amherst Needs Stronger Local Protections in the PROTECT Act Era

Miriam DeFant September 16, 2026 0

The Town should revise its Sanctuary Community Bylaw to align with the PROTECT Act while...

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IMMIGRATION, ICE
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Drawing the Line: Why Massachusetts Communities Are Rethinking Local Police-ICE Relationships

Miriam DeFant June 29, 2026 1

Across Massachusetts, communities are asking a question that until recently received little public attention: What...

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ICE, immigration, arrest
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Shutesbury Adopts the PROTECT Bylaw to Govern Town Interactions with ICE

Miriam DeFant May 12, 2026 0

In our criminal legal systems, who should decide when information is shared with federal immigration...

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