Massachusetts legal news

Massachusetts Court Rules in Favor of MBTA Communities Act

News Summary A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has ruled that the MBTA Communities Act is enforceable, dismissing a lawsuit from…

2 months ago

Massachusetts House Approves Cannabis Reform Bill

News Summary The Massachusetts House unanimously passed a cannabis reform bill that restructures the Cannabis Control Commission and improves the…

2 months ago

Court Reverses Convictions of Former Police Association Leaders

News Summary The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit has overturned several federal convictions against former Massachusetts State…

2 months ago

Massachusetts’ Operation Patriot Leads to Controversial Arrests

News Summary Massachusetts has seen significant federal immigration enforcement with 'Operation Patriot,' resulting in 1,461 arrests. The operation has faced…

2 months ago

Community Outrage in Milford Following ICE Arrest of Student

News Summary The arrest of 18-year-old Marcelo Gomes by ICE while heading to volleyball practice has sparked significant outrage in…

2 months ago

Milford Student Detained by ICE, Community Rallies for Support

News Summary Marcelo Gomes Da Silva, an 18-year-old student from Milford High School, was detained by federal immigration agents. His…

2 months ago

MIT Closes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office

News Summary The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has announced the closure of its Institute Community and Equity Office (ICEO).…

2 months ago

Massachusetts Public Defenders’ Strike Leaves Defendants Without Representation

News Summary A statewide strike by public defenders in Massachusetts has resulted in many defendants being left without legal representation,…

2 months ago

Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Plan Work Stoppage Over Pay Issues

News Summary In Massachusetts, court-appointed defense lawyers are set to stop accepting new cases starting May 27, 2025, due to…

2 months ago

Massachusetts Private Investigators Face License Renewal Challenges

News Summary Private investigators in Massachusetts are experiencing significant challenges as the state police begin denying license renewal applications. This…

2 months ago