The Rappaport Center for Law & Public Policy at Boston College Law School will host a free one-day conference on Criminal Justice Reform in Massachusetts on Tuesday, February 21 that is open to the public.
Yearly Archives: 2017
ACLU’s Legal Intake Line
Senator Brownsberger’s office has received several calls asking how constituents can support families in the Senator’s district impacted by President Trump’s executive order relative to immigrants and refugees. For families …
increasing stipends for foster children
I have heard from DCF workers that stipends for foster children have not increased with inflation, and this causes financial hardship for foster parents. Given the need for foster parents, …
TONIGHT: Senator Brownsberger to Host ‘We the People Act’ Discussion
Senator Will Brownsberger will host a community discussion on the We the People Act tonight, to examine the pros and cons of proposed legislation and solicit community feedback on the issue of …
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Keeping Communities Safe
The events of the last few days make clear that we should expect rapid change, arbitrary harshness and continuing confusion in federal immigration policy.
That makes it essential that Massachusetts define its own clear policies as to the role of local and state criminal justice authorities in enforcing federal immigration policy. That is why I intend to sign on as a cosponsor of the “the Safe Communities Act”.
Senator Brownsberger Appears on Commonwealth Magazine’s Codcast to Discuss Pay Raise Package
Senator Brownsberger joined Jack Sullivan and Bruce Mohl on Commonwealth Magazine’s weekly podcast on politics and policy, The Codcast, to discuss legislative pay increases, which were debated by the House …