Jacquelynne J. Bowman, Executive Director of Greater Boston Legal Services, stated: “No one should be denied a meaningful opportunity to defend their rights because the government has made it impossible for their lawyer to find them. Even with representation, navigating the legal system is complex for immigrants facing deportation. This arbitrary new administrative change leaves hundreds of thousands of people at risk of potentially life-altering consequences without essential legal help.” Read the press release here.
" 'Today’s ribbon cutting marks the completion of 223 new homes for Boston residents,' BHA Administrator Kenzie Bok said, adding that the funds will support an Opportunity Hub and partner-led programs at Mildred C. Hailey and other BHA developments. Listed partners include ABCD, Building Pathways, Roxbury Community College, and Greater Boston Legal Services."
"He was in court for driving without a license in 2018, and didn’t expect ICE agents to be waiting for him. Isaza was one of at least 614 people detained at a Massachusetts trial court last year... 'This impacted my household tremendously, especially my little son Liam, who has special needs,' he said. Isaza was released with the help of Greater Boston Legal Services, and recently had his green card approved."
"To aid constituents in utilizing the provision, Senator Edwards has held three successful “Supper and Sealing” workshops, community-based events dedicated to connecting residents with legal professionals to expedite the sealing process for both eviction records and CORIs (criminal records). Advocates and partners like Greater Boston Legal Services, North Suffolk Community Services, Maverick Landing Community Services, Big Hope Project, Harvard Law School Legal Services Center and Massachusetts Law Reform Institute have made this possible."
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"Todd Kaplan, an attorney with Greater Boston Legal Services, [also] warned renters about hidden fees imposed during the tenancy by the landlord, like pool access or gym memberships. 'Any time a landlord comes to you and says, "We have a new something, a new this, new that," it has to be optional,' he said."