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Boston Globe - Politics
ICE says Cuban immigrant died while attempting suicide. A witness says guards pinned and choked him. -- The local medical examiner has indicated that the death of Geraldo Lunas Campos will likely be classified as a homicide.
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Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters -- The judge in Minnesota ruled that officers aren't allowed to detain protesters who aren't obstructing authorities, including when these people are observing agents.16 hours ago
Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can't detain peaceful protesters. See how Friday unfolded. -- Officers in the Minneapolis-area participating in its largest recent immigration enforcement operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters, a US judge ruled.15 hours ago
Democratic senators are backing competing visions for their party as they support different candidates38 minutes ago
No, CBS is not really doing a 'Whiskey Friday' segment, but that's not stopping the internet1 day ago
A Maine Democrat gave RFK Jr.-aligned groups a win. Is it an opening for a political realignment?2 days ago
R.I. sues HHS over 'illegal' anti-transgender policy tied to billions in funding2 days ago
Building a new Madison Park High School is a fine idea. Walking away from the community's wishes isn't. -- Community leaders have accused Mayor Wu of walking away from promises to bring economic development to Roxbury.15 hours ago
Somerville state representative posts video saying, 'We need to get ICE the [expletive] out of Massachusetts' -- Erika Uyterhoeven, a Somerville state representative, took to social media to voice her concerns.20 hours ago
'Are we eventually going to ban the entire world?' Trump's latest visa crackdown could hurt region's economy, schools. -- The changes will especially make it difficult for immigrants to reunite with family members through family-based petitions, immigration attorneys said.21 hours ago
Antisemitic incidents surge to become most common type of hate crime in Massachusetts, data show -- Antisemitic incidents now account for one of every four hate crime reports police take in Massachusetts.1 day ago
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Justice Department says members of Congress can't intervene in release of Epstein files5 hours ago
Trump says he may punish countries with tariffs if they don't back the US controlling Greenland7 hours ago
Republicans vouch for Fed chair, creating a rare schism with Trump16 hours ago
A healthy meal for $3? Agriculture secretary says it's easy.17 hours ago
How the Trump administration erased centuries of Justice Department experience23 hours ago
Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits19 hours ago
Trump takes the unusual step of thanking Iran for canceling executions of political prisoners20 hours ago