New U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts targets drug crime, immigration
Leah Foley described herself as a lifelong prosecutor with passion and experience in drug crimes and sex trafficking.
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Leah Foley described herself as a lifelong prosecutor with passion and experience in drug crimes and sex trafficking.
Leah Foley, who was recently appointed United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, spoke with reporters about her priorities. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has been asked to testify at a Congressional hearing as part of a federal investigation into sanctuary cities.
Michelle Wu, the Democratic mayor of Boston, said the city is not forced to participate in federal immigration actions.
An immigration attorney says people who are in the country lawfully are scared. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Video is circulating online which appears to show federal agents, believed to be immigration enforcement, arresting a man in East Boston. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Former Special Agent in charge of ICE Boston, Bruce Foucart talks to Louisa Moller about how the agency operates and what's happening now under the Trump administration.
A new order would allow ICE agents to make arrests at schools, including in Massachusetts, adding to the stress that many children are feeling about their families and their friends.
A new order would allow ICE agents to make arrests at schools, including in Massachusetts, adding to the stress that many children are feeling about their families and their friends. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Federal authorities are threatening to investigate state officials who don't comply with immigration enforcement policies.
President Trump's executive order to limit "birthright citizenship" was one of the first things he signed in his second term. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Gov. Healey wants anyone seeking shelter in Massachusetts to prove they are in the country legally.
Governor Maura Healey gave an update on the shelter system in Massachusetts and said that the intent of the original law needs to be looked at.
It's a promise made by President-Elect Donald Trump that has this family and the International Institute of New England deeply concerned about the future of many families seeking a better life.
In a year-end interview with WBZ-TV, Gov. Maura Healey had a message for the handful of Massachusetts communities that designate themselves as "sanctuary" cities for immigrants: "We are not a sanctuary state."
Massachusetts governor Maura Healey looks back at 2024 with WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller.
Massachusetts has been struggling for months with how to integrate the thousands of migrant and homeless families looking for shelter in the state.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey wants to limit stays for migrant and homeless families in emergency shelters to six months.
A war or words has escalated between the incoming Trump Administration and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, who said the city will not cooperate with federal immigration officials should a campaign promise of mass deportations of immigrants be carried out.
The Boston mayor is one of several democratic leaders vowing to fight President-elect Trump's deportation promise, saying the law is on her side. WBZ-TV's Beth Germano reports.
The Biden administration's program will benefit unauthorized immigrants with American citizen spouses, if they have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years.
The program would offer work permits and deportation protections to unauthorized immigrants married to U.S. citizens, as long as they have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years, sources said.
Dreamers who advocated for the implementation of DACA in 2012 continue to fight for the program, whose future remains uncertain.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement monitors more than a quarter-million migrants in the U.S. through smartphones, but ICE admits its latest technology faces challenges.
Is the issue of abortion offsetting the drag on President Biden stemming from inflation nationally and immigration in a state like Arizona?
The Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston is getting ready to host some special movie nights, featuring cult classics.
An 8-year-old girl in Milford, Massachusetts has a long road to recovery ahead of her after she was hit by a truck while crossing the street.
Law enforcement removed 115 animals from a property in Plympton, Massachusetts on Tuesday.
Boston is paying a total of $150,000 to two men who were wrongly suspected in the 1989 Charles and Carol Stuart case .
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.
Law enforcement removed 115 animals from a property in Plympton, Massachusetts on Tuesday.
An 8-year-old girl in Milford, Massachusetts has a long road to recovery ahead of her after she was hit by a truck while crossing the street.
It's officially fall in New England. Here's what to know about the current drought and its impact on fall foliage.
Boston is paying a total of $150,000 to two men who were wrongly suspected in the 1989 Charles and Carol Stuart case .
Here's how colleges in Massachusetts fared in the latest U.S. News ranking of the best universities nationwide.
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.
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.
The Patriots are mourning the loss of Bobby Grier, one of the key figures in bringing Tom Brady to New England.
Instead of taking steps forward to a potential game-tying score late against the Steelers, DeMario Douglas and the Patriots offense went backward on a must-have fourth down.
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.