Protesters, Experts Call Trump's Immigration Orders Divisive
In Boston, protesters marched from Chinatown to the Statehouse, decrying the freeze on immigrants from Muslim-majority countries.
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In Boston, protesters marched from Chinatown to the Statehouse, decrying the freeze on immigrants from Muslim-majority countries.
Hamed Hosseini Bay was reunited with his family after being questioned on his way home from his native Iran.
Gov. Charlie Baker is opposed to religious tests for the nation's refugee system.
Refugees worry their family members will be left behind if President Trump moves forward with a plan to bar Syrian immigrants.
Members of a group advocating for the rights of immigrants in the U.S. unveiled a protest banner at the entrance to the Sumner Tunnel during the Thursday morning commute.
A Massachusetts sheriff who offered to send county jail inmates to help build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border is joining a partnership with federal immigration officials that will allow his staff to identify and detain inmates who may have entered the country illegally.
The artists who created the work say it's meant to remind us of the immigrant history of America and Boston, and to bring us into today with the refugee crisis facing the world.
The Orlando killer may have been born in the United States, but last weekend's massacre has put immigration issues front and center once again.
Jon commends the Boston Globe for the paper's investigation on how federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (or ICE) officials have released scores of violent criminals here illegally, some already ticketed for deportation, back into the streets of New England--in many cases to reoffend.
Monday's Statehouse lobbying day is being organized by the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition.
It has become Donald Trump's signature issue: his vow to wall off the Mexican border, and make Mexico foot the bill. But where do the other presidential candidates stand, and is it realistic?
A new report says more than a quarter of the people living in Boston in 2014 were born outside the United States.
Making it to the United States would be logistically challenging for Syrian refugees when compared to many European nations, but Thursday the Pope himself told American lawmakers that they must welcome those in need.
Donald Trump attempted to clarify his remarks Friday about an attack on a Mexican immigrant in Boston earlier this week.
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) wants Donald Trump to condemn the actions of a South Boston man charged with attacking a homeless Latino man.
Evans tells Keller that he prefers a balanced approach when dealing with undocumented immigrant arrests.
The disappearance of a plane carrying hundreds, the fall of an iconic comedian, and the rise of a brutal terror group are just some of the biggest news stories of the year. Here are CBS Local's top ten news stories of 2014.
Obama's controversial plan has been met with mixed reviews, but among those who support the order is Boston's own Cardinal Sean O'Malley.
There is mixed reaction in the Boston area to the President's executive order on immigration, some feeling relief from deportation and other undocumented citizens saying they were left out.
An estimated 65,000 immigrants living in Massachusetts illegally would be protected from deportation under President Barack Obama's executive order.
There is a large police presence in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood after a shooting involving police near an apartment building, police said.
The Boston Red Sox got a few steps closer to clinching a playoff spot Tuesday night, thanks to a win over the Toronto Blue Jays and a loss by the Houston Astros.
Lovely is an independent and kind young girl whose name perfectly reflects her sweet and friendly nature.
Storms on Thursday could produce a total of 1-3" of rain in spots, delivering a good soaking.
A "lambscaping" business that started during the pandemic is growing.
There is a large police presence in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood after a shooting involving police at an apartment building, police said.
Storms on Thursday could produce a total of 1-3" of rain in spots, delivering a good soaking.
The company that won the bid to redevelop 18 highway service plazas in Massachusetts is dropping out of the project, citing litigation threats.
The Boston Red Sox got a few steps closer to clinching a playoff spot Tuesday night, thanks to a win over the Toronto Blue Jays and a loss by the Houston Astros.
Lovely is an independent and kind young girl whose name perfectly reflects her sweet and friendly nature.
Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state receive the COVID vaccine.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but when you eat it may be just as significant as what you eat.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
Plans to change the state flag of Massachusetts are suddenly a topic in the governor's race.
Is there really anything politicians can do to cool off the blame game?
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
As states like Texas and California work to redraw congressional maps in favor of one political party or another, some politicians say Massachusetts is an example of partisan redistricting
The drama between fired Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and his family members has been going on for decades.
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Boston Red Sox got a few steps closer to clinching a playoff spot Tuesday night, thanks to a win over the Toronto Blue Jays and a loss by the Houston Astros.
Carlos Narváez hit a two-run double in the sixth inning, Nathaniel Lowe had two RBI singles and the Boston Red Sox beat the AL-leading Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Bill Nye the Science Guy was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and had a special guest for the event in Celtics star Jaylen Brown.
The Boston Bruins had their best player back at practice on Monday, as David Pastrnak returned to the ice after missing the first week of training camp with tendinitis in his knee.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel would really love if Rhamondre Stevenson fixed his fumbling issue.
A horse is recovering after a "challenging" rescue from an overturned trailer in Charlton.
A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.
Cruiser the police dog enjoyed a Happy Meal reward after finding a missing dementia patient in Avon.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.