天氣預報 8/6～8日高溫 波士頓市提醒市民注意安全

     （Boston Orange 編譯）波士頓市政府提醒居民，天氣預報8月6日至8日期間，氣溫可高達華氏95到98度，市府將開放納涼場所，籲民眾補水、減少外出、關懷弱勢。

        市府緊急管理主任阿曼多拉（Brooke Amendola）表示，天氣很熱時，911通話量增10-15%，籲民眾嚴肅應對。

        波士頓市今年更新預警標準：連續兩天體感華氏95度持續2小時，或單日華氏100度持續2小時，就發布「高溫警示」；單日華氏105以上持續2小時，或在24小時之內，溫度升高華氏25，且最高達華氏90度以上，就發佈「極端高溫警告」。

        在8月6至8日期間，市民及遊客可納涼的地方包括：波士頓青年及家庭社區中心（BCYF）、公共圖書館，噴水區與游泳池，詳細資訊可查市府官網。

        波士頓市府提醒民眾注意安全，多喝水、避酒精咖啡因，空調要直接插在牆壁上，禁用延長線；外出塗防曬油。若有大量出汗、皮膚濕冷、頭暈、噁心、肌肉痠痛等熱衰竭跡象，應立即撥打911。注意不要把兒童、寵物留在車內。若家有10歲以下兒童，離地12英尺以上窗戶需裝防護欄，去游泳，玩水時要穿救生衣，附近還要有救生員。

        耆英前往納涼場所，可撥打617-635-4366洽詢計程車券事宜。

        波士頓市府在氣溫達到華氏90度以上時，因輕微罪行而受法律約束者（如緩刑、假釋或保護管束對象），市府將暫時放寬限制，允許他們進入避難所。男性可到112 Southampton St.，女性可到794 Massachusetts Ave.。兩地都全天開放。

        波士頓公共衛生委員會將在週一至週五的上午5點至晚上11點，以及週六和週日的上午6點到晚上7點，派街頭社工與醫護人員上街巡邏，主動尋找需要幫助的無家者，發放飲水，協助送醫。

        波士頓市府籲請民眾一旦發現街頭有人虛弱或意識不清，立即撥打911。

        在這幾日間，波士頓市全面禁止戶外生火，在地面放置的炭烤爐，應遠離建築物，只有一樓陽台可以用瓦斯爐戶外燒烤，嚴禁攜瓦斯桶入室。詳情可查官網。

MAYOR MICHELLE WU URGES CAUTION AS CITY OF BOSTON ISSUES HEAT ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 THROUGH SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

BOSTON - Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - The City of Boston is reminding residents and visitors of hot weather safety tips as high temperatures are forecast for Thursday, August 6 through Saturday, August 8. The highest heat indices for this period are expected to range from 95°F to 98°F with little relief overnight. "As high temperatures continue to impact our City, we encourage everyone to take the heat seriously and make a plan to stay safe," said Brooke Amendola, Executive Director of Emergency Management. "Stay hydrated, limit time outdoors during the hottest parts of the day, and look out for your neighbors; it can make all the difference." The City of Boston is taking immediate action to provide heat relief to residents and visitors. During a heat wave, Boston Emergency Medical Services typically experiences a 10-15% increase in calls to 9-1-1 for people of all ages. Anyone can feel the impacts of extreme heat, regardless of age or medical conditions. Some of the resources available include: AlertBoston, the City’s opt-in emergency alert system that provides guidance during major emergencies; cooling resources across the city; educational materials focused on kids’ safety; Boston Centers for Youth & Families locations and state-owned pools. All information about these and other City resources are available at boston.gov/heat. This year, the City has updated its heat preparedness categorization thresholds and language for hot weather events to be in line with other partners and ensure resources are allocated efficiently. The City will now issue a heat advisory if there is a heat index of 95°F for 2 hours over 2 consecutive days or 1 day with a heat index of 100°F for 2 consecutive hours. Additionally, the City of Boston will now issue an excessive heat warning for 1 day of a heat index of 105°F or above for 2 or more consecutive hours or a temperature increase of at least 25°F within a 24-hour period of time with the high temperature reaching 90°F or above.  Stay Informed Residents can sign up to receive updates through AlertBoston, the City’s emergency mass notification system, by phone, text, or email for information regarding extreme weather events. AlertBoston notifications are available in 11 languages. Residents, families and visitors are encouraged to visit boston.gov/heat, a city webpage with resources and tips to prepare for and stay safe during heat events. The page also has specific information for parents, older adults, people with disabilities, individuals experiencing homelessness, and others. Places to Cool Off Splash pads are open at various parks and playgrounds throughout the city. Several city pools are also available for swimming. Find an updated list of splash pads, pool locations and their operating hours at Boston.gov/pools.  Boston Centers for Youth & Families community centers are available during normal business hours on Thursday, August 6 through Saturday, August 8 for people to come in and cool off. Find locations and hours at Boston.gov/BCYF.  Boston Public Library locations are also available for residents to seek relief from the heat during their regular hours on Thursday, August 6 through Saturday, August 8. Patrons are welcome to participate in BPL’s summer programming for kids, teens, and adults.  The City issued the following heat safety tips: Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids regardless of activity level. Avoid alcoholic beverages and liquids high in sugar or caffeine. Keep cool with frequent cool showers, shade, and air conditioning or fans. More tips for cooling down at home can be found on boston.gov/heat. If you can not avoid being outside, take breaks in the shade, drink water constantly — even if you are not thirsty — and watch for warning signs like dizziness, nausea, or confusion. Know the signs of heat exhaustion. Heavy sweating, cool and clammy skin, dizziness, nausea, and muscle aches could all be signs of heat exhaustion. If symptoms persist, call 9-1-1 immediately. Do not delay care. Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. and can exacerbate underlying illnesses. Adults and children should use sunscreen containing an SPF-30 or higher and wear protective, loose-fitting clothing including long sleeve shirts and hats. Secure all window air conditioner units according to the manufacturer's specifications. To help prevent electrical fires, always plug air conditioners and fans directly into a wall outlet. Never use extension cords or overload power strips, as these can overheat and create a serious fire hazard. If you are heading to a beach, lake, or pool to beat the heat, swim where lifeguards are present. Always watch children near the water and make sure they are wearing a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket. Please call or check on neighbors, especially older adults and people with disabilities. If you are an older adult and need help getting to a cooler space, the Age Strong Commission offers discounted taxi vouchers for seniors and people with disabilities. Call 617-635-4366 for more information. Please keep pets indoors, hydrated, and cool as asphalt and ground conditions are significantly hotter and unsafe during heat. Information and resources to support individuals experiencing homelessness   If you see a person experiencing homelessness or individuals out in the heat who appear immobile or disoriented, please call 911.  The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) utilizes a city-wide network of emergency shelters, outreach providers, city agencies, and first responders to assist those in need of shelter.  Boston Public Health Commission's emergency shelters have air conditioning and are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and when temperatures are 90 degrees or above, amnesty is in place for those with nonviolent restrictions. Men can access shelter at the 112 Southampton Street Shelter, and women should go to the Woods Mullen Shelter at 794 Massachusetts Ave. BPHC and the City also work closely with other shelter providers to ensure that no client is without shelter, food, resources, and a cool respite from the heat.  Shelters are available any time of day or night for those in need.  Boston Public Health Commission’s street outreach teams providing recovery services continue operating as normal from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends transporting people to shelter, day spaces, treatment, home, or places of origin. During this stretch of extreme heat, outreach workers will be passing out water to those who need it. Youth and Outdoor Safety    Hot weather affects infants and young children more than most adults because they heat up more quickly and sweat less. The potential impacts of heat on childhood health and development can be lifelong.  Children and pets should never be left alone in vehicles, even for short periods of time. If you have a child under the age of 10 in your home, install child window guards in addition to screens on any open window that is more than 12 feet above ground. Falls are the leading cause of injury for children under the age of six.    Parents, guardians, and educators can visit boston.gov/cool-kids to make an action plan and review heat guides for children. Shoes should be worn outdoors, including on splash pads, spray decks, playgrounds, and turf athletic fields, as surfaces can become extremely hot and cause burns. Outdoor Fires and Grilling No outdoor fires are allowed in Boston, including fire pits, chimineas, and bonfires. Charcoal grills must be on the ground and away from buildings. Keep in mind the wind and never leave grills unattended. Dispose of the ash in a metal container once completely out. Propane tank grills are only allowed on first floor porches with steps to the ground. Do not place propane tank grills near air conditioners or up against a building. Make sure all connections are tight and never carry propane tanks into a home. Grills should only be used in a well-ventilated area. The City of Boston’s work is guided by the Heat Resilience Solutions for Boston framework to prepare for hotter summers and more intense heat events. The Heat Plan presents 26 strategies that will help build a more just, equitable, and resilient Boston.

麻州長Maura Healey簽署「保護法案」 禁止ICE踏進法院、醫院、學校無令逮人

麻州州長Maura Healey。（周菊子攝）

 （Boston Orange周菊子綜合報導）麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）8月5日簽署「PROTECT法案（保護法案）」，全面禁止聯邦移民及海關執法局（ICE）擅自進入學校、醫院及法院等敏感場所無令逮移民，還允許民眾對違憲官員提出民事訴訟，為移民提供了全美最強防禦機制。

麻州州長Maura Healey簽署「保護法案」。（周菊子攝）

奚莉州長今日在雀喜市（Chelsea）簽署的「PROTECT法案（全名：一項促進法治、監督、信任及憲法平等對待的法案，An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment）」，由麻州眾議會的「黑人及拉丁裔核心黨團」於今年1月率先提出，後經麻州參議會政策委員會主席Cindy Friedman協調參眾兩會修訂條文，歷經6個月的審議後，高票通過。

麻州州長Maura Healey：移民以後有更多保障了。（周菊子攝）

今年1月29日時，奚莉州長已簽署過保護移民的行政命令。今日是簽署州法，意味著將來即使州長換人，法案條文，對地方警察、郡治安官（Sheriffs）、法院系統及雇主，都一樣有明確的法定約束力和司法強制力。

黑人及拉丁裔核心黨團」率先提案。（周菊子攝）

奚莉州長今日簽署的「PROTECT法案」，規範廣泛，尤其是賦予民眾向在麻州內侵犯民眾憲法權利的聯邦移民官（包括ICE探員），或政府官員，提起民事訴訟，以及賦予麻州檢察長（AG）介入這類民事紛爭的權利。

麻州新出爐的「保護法」，還提高了許多執法門檻，包括：

全面禁止 ICE 在法院、學校、托嬰中心及醫療機構等場所進行無令逮捕，除非出示「法官簽發的逮捕令（Judicial Warrant）」，否則就違法。

當 ICE 對企業進行 I-9 僱用文件審查時，雇主必須在 48 小時內書面通知受影響員工，賦予勞工尋求法律援助的法定權利，包括允許家長在面對拘留或遞解處境時，預先指定子女監護權，

以法律形式全面禁止州與地方機關簽署新的 287(g) 協議，也就是禁止授權地方警察成為臨時移民官，以確保公共場所安全。

La Colaborativa 現場人超多。（周菊子攝）

奚莉州長指出，「保護法」能消除移民前往醫院求醫或送孩子上學的恐懼，進而鞏固整體社區安全。麻州檢察長、多名地方檢察官、教育與醫療工會以及民權團體都已表態支持。

雖然加州有「加州價值法案」，伊利諾州和紐約州也有庇護政策，但麻州的「PROTECT法案」內有多項全美首創，最嚴格的防禦條款，許多人把這看作對抗聯邦政府過度執法的重大里程碑。

La Colaborativa 現場人超多。（周菊子攝）

La Colaborativa 現場還有樂團演奏。（周菊子攝）

麻州公共衛生廳推出「社區健康公平調查」 呼籲12歲以上州民填表

 （Boston Orange編譯）麻州公共衛生廳7月31日推出2026年「社區健康公平調查」，以匿名問卷方式搜集12歲以上居民生活經驗與健康需求，將用為未來制定政策與分配資源的重要依據。

這是「社區健康公平倡議」第三次舉辦調查，在2020年和2023年所做前兩次調查累積的資料，已廣泛運用於經費配置與方案設計，全州超過150個組織曾引用這些數據爭取補助或調整服務內容。

今年的問卷同樣不記名，也不會細問移民身分等個人資訊。題目涵蓋就醫、居住、交通、教育、工作等層面，並新增移民經歷及近期移民政策對心理健康的影響。調查將一路進行到11月，預計2027年公布完整結果。

公共衛生專員高德斯坦（Robbie Goldstein）表示，在民眾對公部門信心低迷之際，這項調查提供了一個具體的溝通管道，讓向來被忽略的社區有機會發聲。他說：「公共衛生要能發揮作用，前提是大家願意信任它。」而信任的基礎，來自於決策者真正理解民眾的處境與需求。

這份問卷特別鎖定經常被傳統數據系統排除的群體，包括長者、特殊需求兒童的家長、青少年、LGBTQ+族群、有色人種、身心障礙者、新移民、孕婦、鄉村居民及退伍軍人等。問卷提供11種語言版本，包含中文簡繁體、西班牙語、越南語、俄語、美式手語等，填寫時間約15到30分鐘。

麻州衛生廳呼籲所有居民踴躍上網（mass.gov/HealthSurvey）作答，讓政策更貼近真實需求，朝健康公平再邁進一步。

Massachusetts Department of Public Health Launches Statewide Community Health Equity Survey

 

Third survey will inform and prioritize future public health action using timely data

 

BOSTON (August 4, 2026) – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is inviting residents across the state to help shape future public health decisions by participating in the 2026 Community Health Equity Survey. The anonymous survey will help inform policies, programs, and services by gathering information about residents’ experiences, needs, and priorities.

 

Building on findings from the 2020 and 2023 survey cycles, the 2026 Community Health Equity Survey (CHES) will continue to assess and address social and structural factors that affect health among Massachusetts residents aged 12 years and older, with a focus on communities disproportionately impacted by structural racism and other drivers of health inequity.

 

The survey is part of DPH’s Community Health Equity Initiative (CHEI), which uses community engagement and data to better understand the health of Massachusetts residents and the barriers that affect it.

 

“The Community Health Equity Initiative offers residents across Massachusetts a real voice in shaping the public health priorities that affect their lives,” said Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein, MD, PhD. “At a moment when trust in public institutions is fragile and too many communities feel overlooked or under threat, CHEI represents an important way to listen and to hear. Public health works only when people believe in it. By pairing the lived experiences of residents with rigorous data, CHEI helps us build strategies that are more responsive, more equitable, and more worthy of trust.”

 

The survey launched July 31 and will remain open through November 2026. Co-designed with residents and community partners across Massachusetts, the survey builds on findings from the previous cycles while examining residents’ priorities, experiences, and needs in today’s environment.

 

Both the 2020 and 2023 surveys generated invaluable data that continue to inform where investments are allocated, programs are developed, and services are provided. Findings are available on the mass.gov/chei webpage in various formats, including dashboards, data tables, and reports. So far, more than 150 organizations across the state have accessed CHEI data to advance their work, including to secure grant funding, inform programming, and advocate for policies that improve the well-being of their communities.

 

New topics in the 2026 survey include residents’ immigration experiences and the mental health impacts of recent immigration policies and practices, alongside questions about access to healthcare, housing, transportation, education, employment, and other factors that influence health.

 

The Community Health Equity Survey is voluntary, anonymous, does not ask for identifying information, such as immigration status, and cannot be connected back to residents in any way.

 

DPH wants to hear from a broad range of Massachusetts residents, including people and communities often disproportionately impacted by health inequities and that are often underrepresented in traditional health data systems. These communities include older adults (aged 60+), parents and caregivers of children and youth with special healthcare needs, youth and young adults (aged 12 to 24), people identifying as LGBTQ+, people of color, people with disabilities, people whose primary language is not English, people with immigration experience, pregnant people and parents of young children, rural residents, and veterans.

 

Massachusetts residents aged 12 and older can take the survey. It takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete and is available in the following languages: Arabic, American Sign Language (ASL), Cape Verdean Creole, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), English, Haitian Creole, Khmer, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

 

CHES 2026 results and resources will be made available online to the public starting in 2027.

 

To participate in the Community Health Equity Survey, visit mass.gov/HealthSurvey

麻州長稱14名跨領域專業人士支持Kaitlyn O'Leary 出任麻州假釋委員

 (Boston Orange編譯)麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）提名前檢察官凱特琳·歐萊瑞（Kaitlyn O'Leary）出任州假釋委員，趕在州長委員會5日審查前，發佈消息，稱至少14名法官、檢察官、辯護律師及受害者倡議者跨領域背書，肯定其專業與公正。

麻州假釋委員會（Massachusetts Parole Board）因托諾米·科爾曼（Tonomey Coleman）獲指派出任地院法官，有席位出缺。奚莉州長7月時提名Kaitlyn O'Leary遞補席位，並強調假釋委員會須納入具刑事實務且曾與受害者密切合作之專業人士，Kaitlyn O'Leary正是符合條件的人選。

Kaitlyn O'Leary現任麻州假釋委員會副法務長及州際契約管理員，曾任布里斯托（Bristol）與普利茅斯（Plymouth）兩郡助理地區檢察官，及州檢察長辦公室助理檢察長，主理重大刑案起訴與複雜調查。

假釋委員會主席安傑羅·戈麥斯（Angelo Gomez）、艾塞克斯郡（Essex County）地區檢察官保羅·塔克（Paul F. Tucker）、麻州地區檢察官協會（Massachusetts District Attorneys Association）、受害者援助辦公室（Massachusetts Office of Victim Assistance）執行主任利亞姆·洛尼（Liam Lowney），及多位退休法官、辯護律師均公開發聲支持。讚揚她能兼顧公共安全與人道關懷，具備公正判斷力與傾聽多元聲音的能力。

支持者指出，Kaitlyn O'Leary參與創設布洛克頓市（Brockton）毒品法庭的經驗，展現跨單位協作能力；她在假釋委員會的法務歷練亦使其熟稔決策實務。多名曾對庭的辯護律師形容她「公平專業」，能兼顧被告更生與社會公益，其操守與判斷力深受各界肯定。

今年5月，州長委員會才剛以4比3票，否決了奚莉州長提名，具檢察官背景的Vincent DeMore。支持受刑人重返社會的倡議者與社工等反對人士認為，目前的假釋委員會委員，大多有執法背景，應該優先考慮心理學、社工專家，或有更生經驗的人，以聚焦受刑人重返社會（reentry）的需求。奚莉州長現在又提名一位具執法背景的人選，是「未傾聽社區聲音」，會破壞假釋委員會所需的專業平衡。

紐英崙客家鄉親會首屆「星空電影夜」 近百人聽客家話回顧台灣歷史

「星空電影夜」主辦單位代表，左起，黃文彥、康雅雄、楊慧雅，
林致中，蔡景全。（周菊子攝）

  (Boston Orange周菊子麻州報導) 紐英崙客家鄉親會 (NE Hakka）和波士頓台灣同鄉會 (TAA-Boston）、波士頓台灣影展協會 (TFFB）合作，8月1日在波士頓僑教中心會址外草坪舉辦「星空電影夜」，放映入圍第62屆金馬獎影片「那張照片裡的我們」，吸引逾百人自備座椅到場欣賞。

波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏（中）、僑教中心主任康雅雄（右），
波士頓僑務委員郭競儒（左）。（周菊子攝）

波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏，僑教中心主任康雅雄，僑務委員郭競儒都專程出席，嘉許這些社團組織，豐富了在地台灣人的生活。

參與籌辦電影夜的部分志工們。（周菊子攝）

紐英崙客家鄉親會會長黃文彥表示，「那張照片裡的我們」是一部以台灣戒嚴時期，1977年地方選舉上的「中壢事件」，以及校園民歌風行為歷史背景，大量片段用客家話發音，描繪愛情、親情、自我認同與成長的一部很有意義電影。去年他在波士頓台灣影展協會當志工，看到這部片，但TFFB去年未能選映此片，讓他感到十分遺憾，這才在他今年接任紐英崙客家鄉親會會長，去年還是波士頓台灣同鄉會理事的因緣，邀3個組織合作，安排放映此片。

電影監製兼瀚草文創董事長湯昇榮還特地為該「那張照片裡的我們」在波士頓放映，錄製了視頻片段，由客家會貼上臉書上。

僑胞們自備座椅來看露天電影。（周菊子攝）

廖朝宏處長為活動開場致詞時，稱許主辦單位熱心，讓住在波士頓的人有機會更了解台灣的文化、歷史。希望也能觸動更多人親自造訪台灣，體驗台灣的美食，美景與人情味。

波士頓台灣同鄉會會長楊慧雅，波士頓台灣影展協會會長林致中，新英格蘭中文學校協會會長馮文鸞也應邀在開場前致詞。

僑胞們在草坪上看電影。（周菊子攝）

        楊慧雅貼心指出，由於這是一場露天電影放映活動，可慮到夏季戶外草坪，可能有蚊蟲干擾，特地準備了防蚊貼，共出席觀眾免費領取。在現場攤位上，他們還擺出他自製，印有Taiwan字樣的腰包，人們看電影時常會享用的爆米花。在發言時，她還預告9月26日該會將舉辦年度「中秋迎新烤肉活動」。

僑胞們在草坪上看電影。（周菊子攝）

        林致中則說明TFFB訂9月10日至21日在尚莫維爾戲院（Somerville Theater）、波士頓美術館（MFA Boston）、庫里吉角戲院（Coolidge Corner Theater），以及布瑞托戲院（ Brattle Theater）等4地舉辦第八屆「波士頓台灣影展」，查詢詳情可以上該會官網。

        馮文鸞說明，僑委會的「雙十文化訪問團」，今年有十鼓擊樂團巡迴演出，9 月 5 日先到羅德島，9 月 7 日（週一）下午 3:00 到波士頓華埠的昆士中學禮堂演出，懇請各大僑團支持。

        黃文彥透露，希望「星空電影夜」將來可以每年繼續下去，他甚至已經想好，下一步片要放映知名客家電影「魯冰花」。

美國國際學生簽證規定修訂版訂 9/15 生效 Ｆ-1有效期限4年

     （Boston Orange編譯）川普政府修訂的國際學生簽證政策，預定9月15日起生效。美國行之有年的「身份有效期 (D/S)」制度，將正式廢除，不僅F-1學生簽證有效期限將縮限為固定四年，學生畢業後的停留寬限期也將縮短，麻省理工學院（MIT）等名校的博士生招收與人才留用將大受打擊。

    根據早於2026年7月17日公佈的「聯邦公報（Federal Register）」，新規定將終結美國近50年來「簽證效期等同全學程」的彈性做法，從2026年9月15日起，新生與現有簽證持有者的居留期限將改為最長四年。博士生若需更長時間來完成論文，必須向美國公民及移民服務局(USCIS)申請延期。未來更換主修或轉學的難度也將大幅增加。

    新規定還把畢業後的合法停留寬限期，從60天縮短為30天，迫使國際學生必須更早規劃離境或轉換身分。

    這項政策對頂尖研究型大學影響最大。以MIT為例，該校2025至2026學年的國際生佔研究生總數達40%，而物理博士班平均需時5.5年，遠超四年門檻。物理系教授約瑟夫‧福爾馬焦（Joseph Formaggio）在2026年7月下旬受訪時直言，此舉「是對美國研究自斷手腳」。副系主任史考特‧休斯（Scott Hughes）甚至已開始鼓勵海外申請者考慮歐洲學校。

    在川普政府宣佈簽證新制前，MIT校長莎莉‧孔布魯斯（Sally Kornbluth）已於2026年5月警告，研究生入學率（不含商學院與電資領域）已下滑20%。國際教育組織NAFSA估算，國際學生減少已讓麻州經濟損失約9,210萬美元（約新台幣30億元）。

    面對9月15日的大限，各校正緊急舉辦說明會協助學生應對。

    不過，移民律師稱該規定仍有變數，指出國會可在2026年9月中旬前透過《國會審查法》否決該規定，民間團體也可提起訴訟暫緩實施此法。

吳弭市長、市議員Louijeune和104名市鎮長發聯名信 呼籲參議院延長海地移民TPS身份至2029年

        （Boston Orange編譯）波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）和市議員Ruthzee Louijeune聯合全美104位地方市鎮首長，8月4日正式向聯邦參議院遞交聯名信，強烈呼籲兩黨儘速通過延長海地移民「臨時保護身份（TPS）」的S. 4814法案，以免35萬多名海地移民因身份失效而面對大規模遣返危機，將對家庭與勞動力造成巨大衝擊。

        美國最高法院最近就「Mullin v. Doe」案做出裁決，造成美國史上最大規模之一的「合法取消身份」事件。波士頓市長吳弭與市議員Ruthzee Louijeune發起的跨州連署，獲得包括芝加哥、洛杉磯、紐約、丹佛、西雅圖在內等104位市長及地方官員響應，以聯名信呼籲美國參議院立即跟隨眾議院，通過麻州聯邦參議員Ed Markey提出的S. 4814法案法案，把海地TPS效期延長至2029年初。

        吳弭市長在聲明中強調：「國會有能力阻止這場浩劫。數千名海地移民長期在波士頓合法居住與工作，他們是城市不可或缺的一部分」。波士頓市議員Ruthzee Louijeune則嚴正指出，若國會不作為，川普政府將啟動大規模驅逐，不僅撕裂家庭、削弱勞動力，更將讓無辜者面臨返回海地後的暴力風險。

        根據聯邦政府評估，海地當前情勢極度危險。國務院維持「請勿前往」的最高旅遊警示，美國聯邦航空總署（FAA）更引述當地幫派暴力猖獗與綁架頻傳狀況僅2025年1月至11月，海地便記錄超過8,100起殺人事件，禁止國內航空班機飛往太子港，

        經濟數據顯示，全美約35萬名海地TPS持有者對美國經濟的每年貢獻高達達44億至59億美元，在醫療照護等關鍵產業扮演要角。若保護令失效，地方醫療體系、教育資源與社會服務將不堪負荷，並造成巨大財政與人道負擔。波士頓在地倡議組織「移民家庭服務機構（IFSI）」執行長蓋博（Geralde Gabeau）博士呼籲參議員通過法案，強調延長TPS不僅關乎35萬人的命運，更對社區穩定與國家經濟韌性有極大影響。目前該法案在參議院獲29位跨黨派議員連署支持，尚待院會表決。

MAYOR WU, COUNCILOR LOUIJEUNE LEAD OVER 100 MAYORS, CITIES, LOCAL LEADERS URGING CONGRESS TO EXTEND TEMPORARY PROTECTION STATUS FOR HAITI Led by Mayor Michelle Wu and Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune, 104 signatories, including Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York City, San Francisco, Denver, Seattle and eight cities in Ohio, alongside dozens of mayors, cities, and local officials, join Boston in calling for passage of S. 4814 and urging the U.S. Senate to act immediately to protect our families, our local businesses, our health care institutions, and our communities from the great harms caused by the expiration of Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) for Haiti.

BOSTON - Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - Today Mayor Michelle Wu and City Councilor At-Large Ruthzee Louijeune submitted a letter to the U.S. Senate urging them to immediately pass S. 4814, a bill sponsored by Senator Ed Markey, co-sponsored by Senator Elizabeth Warren and 29 additional U.S. Senators, that would extend TPS for Haiti through early 2029. The Republican-controlled House passed an analogous bill, H.R. 1689, in April. The letter warns that Congressional action is now necessary to restore legal status and work authorization to more than 350,000 Haitian TPS holders, following the Supreme Court’s decision in Mullin v. Doe and one of the largest de-legalization events in U.S. history. “Congress has the power to protect our communities and prevent this devastation for our families and economy by extending TPS,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Thousands of Haitians have lived and worked lawfully in Boston and are part of the fabric of our city. Together with Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune and mayors from across the country, we are calling on Congress to act now.” “Unless Congress acts now, the Trump Administration will soon begin to enforce one of the largest de-legalization events in U.S. history, hurting our economy and putting families at risk of deportation and physical violence,” said Boston City Councilor At-Large Ruthzee Louijeune. “Local leaders across America know that this unjustified attack on the Haitian community will destabilize our workforce, raise the cost of living, and subject parents and children to the lawless violence of an out-of-control federal government.”    The letter notes that the federal government’s own assessment is that Haiti’s conditions are unsafe, justifying the extension of TPS. The State Department currently maintains a “Do Not Travel” advisory for Haiti, and the FAA has barred U.S. air carriers from flying into Port-au-Prince, citing rampant violence and widespread kidnapping risk. More than 8,100 killings were documented in Haiti between January and November of 2025 alone.  Communities like Boston will be harmed if TPS’s expiration is allowed to continue, putting 350,000 people at risk of immediate removal from the country. Haitian TPS holders contribute between $4.4 billion and $5.9 billion annually to the U.S economy and fill critical roles in the healthcare sector and other essential industries nationwide. Terminating TPS threatens to divide families, disrupt local economies, strain healthcare and education systems, overwhelm public services, and leave local governments to deal with the fallout.  “I am grateful and encouraged by Mayor Wu’s letter supporting S. 4814. As she noted, ending TPS would separate families, weaken our economy, strain an already overburdened workforce, and cause deep emotional harm across our communities,” said Dr. Geralde Gabeau, Founder and Chief Executive Office of Immigrant Family Services Institute (IFSI). “The impact extends far beyond 350,000 Haitian TPS holders. Congress must act now. We urge our senators to join Mayor Wu, Councilor Louijeune, and the 102 additional signatories to this letter by supporting TPS and passing S. 4814.”   The full list of mayors, cities, and counties who joined the letter is below.  Michelle Wu, Mayor of Boston  Ruthzee Louijeune, Boston City Councilor At-Large Additional Signatories  The City of Albany, New York The City of Burlington, Vermont The City of Cambridge, Massachusetts The Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina  The City of Chelsea, Massachusetts  The City of Chicago, Illinois The City of Cincinnati, Ohio The City and County of Denver, Colorado The City of Fitchburg, Massachusetts The Village of Hempstead, New York The City of Lima, Ohio The City of New York, New York The City of Omaha, Nebraska The City of Portland, Oregon The County of Santa Clara, California The City of Seattle, Washington The City of Somerville, Massachusetts The City of Spokane, Washington The City of Worcester, Massachusetts Mayors  Jim Ross Mayor, City of Arlington, Texas Michael Cahill Mayor, City of Beverly, Massachusetts Joseph Ganim  Mayor, City of Bridgeport, Connecticut John Cowen  Mayor, City of Brownsville, Texas Sumbul Siddiqui  Mayor, City of Cambridge, Massachusetts  Jess Anderson Mayor and Town Council, Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina Brandon Johnson  Mayor, City of Chicago, Illinois Aftab Pureval  Mayor, City of Cincinnati, Ohio Justin Bibb Mayor, City of Cleveland, Ohio Barbara Buffaloe Mayor, City of Columbia, Missouri Andrew Ginther Mayor, City of Columbus, Ohio Gay Lynn Bennion  Mayor, City of Cottonwood Heights, Utah Derrick Henry Mayor, City of Daytona Beach, Florida Leonardo Williams Mayor, City of Durham, North Carolina Daniel Biss Mayor, City of Evanston, Illinois Theresa Rich Mayor, City of Farmington Hills, Michigan Christina Muryn Mayor, City of Findlay, Ohio Samantha Squailia Mayor, City of Fitchburg, Massachusetts Harvey Ward Mayor, City of Gainesville, Florida Michael J. Nicholson Mayor, City of Gardner, Massachusetts James Solomon  Mayor, Jersey City, New Jersey Mayor Quinton Lucas Mayor, City of Kansas City, Missouri Keith Sydnor Mayor, City of Laurel, Maryland Kyle Schlachter Mayor, City of Littleton, Colorado Jack Bradley Mayor, City of Lorain, Ohio Jared Nicholson  Mayor, City of Lynn, Massachusetts Gary Christenson Mayor, City of Malden, Massachusetts Annette Blackwell Mayor, City of Maple Heights, Ohio Girmay Zahilay County Executive, Martin Luther King Jr. County, Washington Breanna Lungo-Koehn Mayor, City of Medford, Massachusetts Jennifer Grigoraitis Mayor, City of Melrose, Massachusetts D.J. Beauregard Mayor, City of Methuen, Massachusetts Eileen Higgins Mayor, City of Miami, Florida Jacob Frey Mayor, City of Minneapolis, Minnesota Wayne Messam Mayor, City of Miramar, Florida Shawyn Patterson-Howard Mayor, City of Mount Vernon, New York Phillip Jones Mayor, City of Newport News, Virginia Marc Laredo Mayor, City of Newton, Massachusetts Angelo Castillo Mayor, City of Pembroke Pines, Florida Adrian Mapp  Mayor, City of Plainfield, New Jersey Keith Wilson Mayor, City of Portland, Oregon Brett Smiley Mayor, City of Providence, Rhode Island Janet Cowell Mayor, City of Raleigh, North Carolina Joseph Begeny  Mayor, City of Reynoldsburg, Ohio Dominick Pangallo Mayor, City of Salem, Massachusetts Todd Gloria Mayor, City of San Diego, California  Chad Jason Ashmore Mayor, City of Sesser, Illinois Jake Wilson  Mayor, City of Somerville, Massachusetts Domenic J. Sarno  Mayor, City of Springfield, Massachusetts Regina Romero Mayor, City of Tucson, Arizona Anne McEnerny-Ogle Mayor, City of Vancouver, Washington William Reichelt Mayor, Town of West Springfield, Massachusetts Joseph M. Petty Mayor, City of Worcester, Massachusetts Local Government Leaders  Elizabeth Breadon Boston City Council President, District 9, City of Boston, Massachusetts Julia Mejia  City Councilor At-Large, City of Boston, Massachusetts Erin Murphy City Councilor At-Large, City of Boston, Massachusetts Henry Santana City Councilor At-Large, City of Boston, Massachusetts   Gabriela Coletta Zapata City Councilor, District 1, City of Boston, Massachusetts Ed Flynn, U.S. Navy (Retired) City Councilor, District 2, City of Boston, Massachusetts John FitzGerald  City Councilor, District 3, City of Boston, Massachusetts Brian Worrell City Councilor, District 4, City of Boston, Massachusetts Enrique Pepén  City Councilor, District 5, City of Boston, Massachusetts Benjamin Weber  City Councilor, District 6, City of Boston, Massachusetts Miniard Culpepper, Sr., Esq. City Councilor, District 7, City of Boston, Massachusetts Sharon Durkan  City Councilor, District 8, City of Boston, Massachusetts Jeff Charnel  City Councilor, City of Brockton, Massachusetts Charles Carey Town Administrator, Town of Brookline, Massachusetts William Moehle Supervisor, Town of Brighton, New York Marc McGovern  Vice Mayor and City Councilor, City of Cambridge, Massachusetts Megan Bayer City Solicitor, City of Cambridge, Massachusetts Catherine Zusy City Councilor, City of Cambridge, Massachusetts Zach Klein City Attorney, City of Columbus, Ohio Toni Preckwinkle President of the Board of Commissioners, County of Cook, Illinois Burhan Azeem Vice Mayor and City Councilor, City of Cambridge, Massachusetts Patricia Nolan  City Councilor, City of Cambridge, Massachusetts Jonathan Nieuwsma City Councilor, City of Evanston, Illinois Natasha Megie-Maddrey  City Councilor, Ward 4, City of Lynn, Massachusetts Sameer Kanal City Councilor, City of Portland, Oregon Mitch Green City Councilor, City of Portland, Oregon Angelita Morillo City Councilor, City of Portland, Oregon Dan Ryan City Councilor, City of Portland, Oregon Pat McRae Supervisor, Charter Township of Redford, Michigan David Chiu  City Attorney, City and County of San Francisco, California