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| 拉丁裔組織舉辦ALX100頒獎會，表揚傑出同胞。（周菊子攝） |
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| 麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey，右二）、波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu，中） 親自出席ALX100頒獎典禮。（周菊子攝ㄢ |
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| 麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）揚言，拉丁裔過得好，麻州跟著好。（周菊子攝） |
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| 波士頓市長吳弭強調拉丁裔對社區貢獻大。（周菊子攝） |
本屆ALX100名單是從 600 多名獲提名者中選出來的。活動收益將全數撥給創業者加速器與領導力培訓計劃。ALX（前身為 Amplify Latinx）為非黨派組織，旨在幫拉丁裔社群爭取實質的說話權與決策權。
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| 麻州州長Maura Healey致詞時表揚了手下員工，多元文化媒體主任 Valentina Amaro Bowser（左）等人。（周菊子攝） |
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| 聯邦參議員Ed Markey讚許拉丁裔縮短了貧富差距。（周菊子攝） |
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| 甘迺迪（JFK）總統圖書博物館。（周菊子攝） |
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| 陳詠梅。（東方銀行提供） |
陳詠梅與前任總監彭美拉·范高德（Pamela Feingold）共事15年，期間將該部門資產組合從不足6億美元大幅擴張至逾20億美元。她將接替於今年3月16日逝世的范高德，領導這支專注於經濟振興與可負擔住房的團隊。
陳詠梅在銀行業有30多年經驗，2007年加入東方銀行以來擔任過許多領導職務。她擅長協助非營利組織貸款，尤其是為可負擔住房與社區振興項目提供資金支持。東方銀行執行副總裁兼首席商業銀行業務官布斯科（Greg Buscone）表示，陳詠梅在社區發展貸款及非營利領域深耕，長期擔任該行亞裔美國人專業員工會（Asian American Professional Employee Collective）聯席主席，將為部門提供穩定的領導力。
陳詠梅在許多個公共組織中也非常活躍，包括擔任亞美社區發展協會（ACDC）執行委員會委員、可負擔住房保護組織（Preservation of Affordable Housing）財務與審計委員會主席、新波士頓人英語項目（English for New Bostonians）董事會司庫，以及麻州住房與投資公司（Massachusetts Housing and Investment Corporation）董事。
截至2026年3月31日，東方銀行總資產約306億美元，在麻州、新罕布夏州（New Hampshire）及羅德島州（Rhode Island）設有逾125家分行。其社區發展貸款服務涵蓋建設與房地產融資、營運資金信用額度、新市場與低收入住房稅收抵免項目（New Market and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit）的槓桿貸款及免稅債券融資。
（Boston Orange 編譯）美國司法部5月8日正式起訴，要求撤銷12 名歸化公民的國籍。代理司法部長布蘭奇（Todd Blanche）強調，川普政府將落實「清理移民體系」承諾，針對透過欺詐或隱瞞重罪取得身分者採取法律行動，已著手處理約 400 起類似案件。
美國司法部的這一次行動，意味著行政當局已將除籍從過去的「極端個案」轉為常態化的執法武器。
首波 12 名除籍對象及案由如下：
Ali Yousif Ahmed Al-Nouri：涉嫌於伊拉克殺害兩名警察，卻在入籍時隱瞞其戰爭罪行。
Oscar Alberto Pelaez：哥倫比亞籍神父，因性侵 14 歲少年定罪，申請入籍時隱瞞此重罪前科。
Victor Manuel Rocha：前美國外交官，被控長期擔任古巴間諜，其公民身分被判定為非法獲取。
Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem：涉及盜用 25 萬人身分並詐領逾千萬美元稅款，且涉及假結婚。
Khalid Ouazzani：承認向阿爾蓋達組織提供物質支持，在入籍過程中隱瞞相關活動。
Salah Osman Ahmed：加入索馬利亞恐怖組織「青年黨」，曾赴海外參與武裝戰鬥。
Nada Radovan Tomanic：被控於波士尼亞戰爭期間犯下酷刑罪，入籍時提供虛假陳述。
Ana Zahia Gonzalez：近期經聯邦陪審團裁定，其在入籍過程中涉及多項身分欺詐。
Debashis Ghosh：涉及數百萬美元飛機維修投資詐騙案，入籍誠信遭司法部正式質疑。
某阿根廷籍男子：長期使用虛假身分入境，且具備重大刑事前科。
某東南亞籍男子：透過多重虛假身分規避監控，隱瞞其曾遭驅逐出境的記錄。
某跨國販毒集團成員：被控入籍前已參與毒品走私，並在申請時漏報與組織犯罪之聯繫。
根據最新數據，過去八年間全美僅有約 130 件除籍案，但川普政府目前已要求國土安全部每月呈報 200 起個案。法律專家指出，雖然撤銷國籍在聯邦法院需面臨極高的舉證門檻，但政府透過這波「祭旗」行動，已向全美歸化公民釋放強烈信號：一旦身分取得過程存在瑕疵，國籍將不再是永久的安全保證。
(Boston Orange綜合編譯) 波士頓出租房市場出現近10年未見的轉折，待租房數量比去年多近五成，包括現有和即將退租房源的「即時可用率」衝上 7.21% 的歷史高位，預示出租房未來供應將非常充裕，租客終於能慢慢挑選，房東也難再強硬漲價。
儘管波士頓市一房一廳（面積約 700 平方英尺）房屋的平均月租雖然現在仍要 3,400 美元，但奧斯頓（Allston）等熱門區已出現 9% 降幅，彰顯了「房找人」現狀。
形成這種現象的主要元因是國際學生人數減少、通膨壓力大增，加上人工智慧（AI）衝擊了就業穩定度。Boston Pads 執行長薩普魯（Demetrios Salpoglou）指出，網路上轉租（Sublet）貼文明顯增加，透露出不少租客因經濟壓力被迫搬遷的訊息。
未來兩年，麻州將有近 10,000 套新房完工，進入房屋市場，主要集中在波士頓海港區（Seaport）、尚莫維爾（Somerville）和劍橋市（Cambridge）。這些新房大都是現代化住宅，將逼使設施老舊的「三層樓木造房（Triple-deckers）」必須大幅降價才能在市場中競爭。
波士頓市的學生租屋市場也因校方興建宿舍而萎縮。東北大學與塔夫茨（Tufts）大學正在新建逾千宿舍床位；國際學生人數又正在減少中，原本以學生為主要出租對象的的奧斯頓（Allston）和芬衛區（Fenway），房東現在面對著「如果不翻新或降價，房子就租不出去」的現實。
(Boston Orange編譯) 波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）今（8 ）日宣佈，市府已與波士頓傳奇足球俱樂部（Boston Legacy Football Club，簡稱 BLFC）簽署「交通路權計畫協議（TAPA）」，確立了白體育場（White Stadium）在舉辦比賽期間的交通規定，所有費用均由BLFC 全額負擔，麻州納稅人不需支付任何成本
波士頓市政府為打造白體育場（White Stadium），保護富蘭克林公園（Franklin Park）及週邊社區，舉辦過近百場的社區意見比賽，並根據「第80號條款（Article 80）」來規定，在比賽期間， 嚴禁球迷在公園或社區街道停車；BLFC 須提供往返森林山（Forest Hills）、拉格斯（Ruggles）、甘迺迪/麻州大學（JFK/UMass）車站及市外衛星停車場的免費接駁車。球迷買票時必須立刻選擇交通方式，協助市府預控流量。
富蘭克林公園聯盟（Franklin Park Coalition）主席瑞奇·湯普森（Rickie Thompson）指出，這份架構為未來管理公園內大規模活動樹立了標準。
市府將於 6 月 11 日在威廉·J·迪維恩高爾夫球場會所（William J. Devine Golf Course Club House）舉行公眾會議。屆時將邀請居民針對「居民停車保護區」邊界、家庭訪客停車證數量等最後細節進行投票與討論。
MAYOR MICHELLE WU ANNOUNCES UPDATE ON TRANSPORTATION ACCESS PLAN AGREEMENT FOR WHITE STADIUM
New framework sets clear transportation rules for Boston Legacy FC game days at White Stadium, invites residents to help shape key details during the next phase of community engagement
BOSTON – Friday, May 8, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu announced that today, city leaders signed a Transportation Access Plan Agreement (TAPA)—a formal set of commitments by a development team that is required of all Article 80 large projects—between the City of Boston and Boston Legacy Football Club (BLFC) for White Stadium. The agreement serves as a framework that sets clear rules for how fans will travel to and from White Stadium on Boston Legacy game days and locks in BLFC’s core commitments, including fully funding the transportation plan, at no cost to taxpayers.
For the first time, there will be a formalized transportation plan to manage how fans get in and out of White Stadium on BLFC game days while protecting Franklin Park and its surrounding neighborhoods. The plan was shaped by nearly two years of community input, including dozens of public meetings and conversations, and creates a blueprint for managing all large-scale events in Franklin Park moving forward.
The City will now launch the next round of community engagement and invite residents to help shape key details, such as the boundaries of the resident parking protection zone, the number of visitor parking passes for households, and managing parking on BLFC game days for other users and events at Franklin Park. On Thursday, June 11th, the City invites all interested members of the community to a public meeting at the William J. Devine Golf Course Club House, where residents can weigh in on all of these decisions and more before details are finalized.
“Franklin Park and White Stadium have hosted some of Boston’s largest gatherings for decades. Now, for the first time, we have a comprehensive plan to get people there safely and efficiently while protecting the beautiful parkland and surrounding neighborhoods,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “After nearly a hundred meetings over the course of two years, we’ve reached an agreement with Boston Legacy FC to deliver a fully-funded transportation plan that will set the standard for managing big events at Franklin Park—at no cost to taxpayers. We now look forward to hearing directly from residents to finalize key details and we encourage everyone to join an upcoming community meeting.”
"Franklin Park has long needed a structured approach to managing large events, and this agreement is an important step toward achieving that. We look forward to continuing to work with the City and Boston Legacy FC to make sure the final details protect our park and our neighbors," said Rickie Thompson, President of the Franklin Park Coalition.
The transportation framework includes the following benefits:
For Fans:
• Fans can get to games by public transit, shuttles, biking, walking, or rideshare, and they’ll make this choice when they buy tickets, helping the City plan ahead and minimize impact on the community.
• Free shuttle service will run from Forest Hills, Ruggles, and JFK/UMass stations, plus shuttles from satellite parking lots located outside of the City, all operated and paid for by BLFC
For Residents and Park Users:
• No BLFC spectator parking in Franklin Park or on neighborhood streets will be allowed on Boston Legacy game days
• A dedicated game-day residential parking protection program for on-street parking will be in place and fully enforced—with all enforcement costs covered by BLFC
• A parking reservation system for Franklin Park lots will ensure that zoo visitors, golfers, youth sports families, and other park users always have access to the Park on game days
For Surrounding Neighborhoods:
• Traffic cameras connected to the City's Traffic Management Center will enable real-time monitoring on game days
• A fully electric shuttle fleet for game days targeted for deployment within two years, a direct result of community feedback
• After the first 10 games of the inaugural season, a report will be submitted to the City and the White Stadium Neighborhood Advisory Council, allowing the transportation plan to be evaluated and adjusted based on what actually happens. This report will also be prepared and reviewed annually after each season with the Council.
"We are committed to being a responsible partner in this community, and that includes how our fans get to and from White Stadium. This transportation plan ensures that match days at White Stadium are not only exciting for fans, but respectful of Franklin Park and its neighbors,” said Jennifer Epstein, Controlling Owner of Boston Legacy FC. “We’re proud to fully fund a model that prioritizes access, sustainability, and accountability from day one.”
The TAPA also includes site plans and operational exhibits, detailing shuttle drop-offs, pick-up zones, and dedicated bike parking areas, that lay the groundwork for the operational details for how to execute the game day transportation plan. Many of the decisions that matter most to residents are still ahead: Join the City and Boston Legacy Football Club on Thursday, June 11th at 6PM at the William J. Devine Golf Course Club House in Franklin Park. With a “community fair” format, the meeting will allow the City to hear feedback on the variety of key transportation plan decisions yet to be made. Additional engagement opportunities will also be announced at boston.gov/whitestadium. This announcement can also be accessed on Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, Youtube, and TikTok.
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| 愛丁堡羅街25號三樓的8090台球廳業主申請營業牌照，請華埠居民會支持。（周菊子攝） |
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| 波士頓華埠居民會5月例會。（周菊子攝） |
波士頓警察局A-1區社區服務辦公室警察黃天輝（Frank Wong）報告了3宗案件。
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| 華埠居民會執委（右）維持會場運作。（周菊子攝） |
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| 發言者強調檯球是正當娛樂活動。（周菊子攝） |
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| 華埠居民會出席踴躍。（周菊子攝） |
第三宗發生在 5 月 4 日傍晚 6 點 29 分，警員巡邏至 Oxford Pl 4 號的巷弄深處，攔截了正聚集在那兒的三名男子。其中一人是有毒品前科的流浪男子，見到警察神情慌張，試圖將手上的玻璃瓶藏進外套口袋，卻在轉身時把一塊可卡因掉落在腳邊。該男子承認自己近期毒癮復發且每日施打毒品，員警查扣了嫌犯身上毒品後，並依持有 B 類毒品罪名開出傳票，還啟動 Hub Initiative 機制，協助該男子轉介後續的社福與戒治資源。
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| 「應用佛法與當代菩薩道：前瞻佛教的未來」國際研討會開幕發言人，左起 Stephen Teiser，何日生，汪悅進，Parimal Patil。（周菊子攝） |
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| 「應用佛法與當代菩薩道：前瞻佛教的未來」國際研討會大合照。（周菊子攝） |
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| 慈濟基金會副執行長何日生（右），哈佛CAMLab創辦人汪悅進（左）合作 舉辦佛學會議。（周菊子攝） |
5月7 日一早的開幕式，有慈濟基金會副執行長何日生，哈佛CAMLab創辦人汪悅進，以及普林斯頓大學佛學研究教授Stephen Teiser，哈佛大學宗教及印度哲學教授Parimal Patil等人發言，既強調佛法智慧也要應用於日常生活，談及如何支持世界各地的佛學研究與佛教傳統，容許各種可能的替代方案。
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| 慈濟基金會波士頓聯絡處負責人鄧淑芳（左）、前負責人長金滿（右）率本地慈濟人 支援會議。（周菊子攝） |
第二天的專題演講有James Robson的「佛教與精神病院：佛教寺廟對精神異常者的照護（及收容），有「法華經與證嚴上人思想」，「全球人道主義與入世佛教」，「慈濟的魅力、實踐與宗教社群」，以及圓桌討論「佛教的未來」。
第三天哈佛教授汪悅進將探討「佛教之後的設計未來：以其他方式建構世界」。論文發表部分有「另類未來的設計想像」，「建築、生態與系統思維」，「心靈、中介與多感官體驗」。
5月9日晚7點半在哈佛藝術博物館主廳的「同一片天空下」音樂會，將為這場會議拉下帷幕。
慈濟基金會波士頓聯絡處負責人鄧淑芳和前任負責人長金滿，以及紐約分會執行長蘇裕昇，率同兩地慈濟人共襄盛舉，還新建了「紐約弟子行願六十」的Line群組，為慈濟60年祝禱。
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波士頓市政府舉辦這項新興的非碰撞型運動比賽，旨在為全市青少年提供一個在暑期磨練球技、安全競比的優質平台。
吳弭市長表示，市長盃腰旗足球賽不僅能讓年輕運動員建立團隊精神，更是波士頓推廣包容性體育活動的重要一環。隨著該運動在全美熱度攀升，市府期望透過賽事讓更多孩子親身體驗美式足球的魅力。
本次錦標賽針對不同年齡層設置了五大組別，包括 8 歲、10 歲、12 歲及 15 歲以下的男子組，並特別規劃了女子高中組。主辦單位強調，腰旗足球因不具備傳統足球的劇烈身體衝撞，是各年齡與體能水準青少年接觸美式足球的最佳入門選擇。
賽事報名即日起開放至 5 月 31 日（週日）截止，有意參賽的隊伍可至波士頓市府官網（boston.gov/parks-sports）進行線上登記。民眾如欲瞭解更多詳情或公園相關動態，亦可撥打專線或追蹤波士頓公園局社群媒體頻道。
Mayor's Cup Flag Football Tournament to take place June 6, 2026
BOSTON – Thursday, May 7, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced that registration is open for the second annual Mayor’s Cup Flag Football Tournament, offering young athletes across the city a new way to compete, build skills, and have fun this summer.
The tournament will take place Saturday, June 6, at West Roxbury High School Athletic Fields, 1205 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury.
Flag football is a fast-growing, non-contact version of traditional football that is an accessible and inclusive option for youth of all skill levels. With rising popularity across the country, the Mayor’s Cup Flag Football Tournament offers Boston youth a chance to get in the game and experience the excitement firsthand.
Teams will compete in five divisions: boys 8 & under, boys 10 & under, boys 12 & under, boys 15 & under, and girls high school division.
Team registration is open now through Sunday, May 31. Interested teams can register online at boston.gov/parks-sports. For more information, contact Woodley Auguste at woodley.auguste@boston.gov or (617) 961-3084.
To stay up to date on news, events, and improvements in Boston parks visit boston.gov/parks, call (617) 635-4505, join our email list, and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on Facebook and Instagram, and @parks.boston.gov on Bluesky.
Governor Healey, Attorney General Campbell and Auditor DiZoglio Announce Andrew Jackmauh as Executive Director of Center for Health Information and Analysis
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and State Auditor Diana DiZoglio today announced the joint appointment of Andrew Jackmauh as Executive Director of the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA), following his service as Acting Executive Director since January.
Jackmauh brings extensive experience in health policy, data analysis and public sector leadership. He previously served for eight years as Chief of Staff at CHIA, where he played a key role in advancing the agency’s work to promote transparency, affordability and equity across the Massachusetts health care system.
"The high cost of health care is one of the biggest challenges facing families and businesses in Massachusetts, and we need clear, reliable data to inform our efforts around affordability,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Andrew understands how to turn data into real results. Under his leadership, CHIA will continue to put out critical information to guide policymaking, strengthen accountability, and help us build a more affordable and equitable health care system across Massachusetts.”
“Access to high-quality health care data has never been more important, and Andrew Jackmauh brings the experience, vision, and steady leadership needed to guide CHIA’s critical work,” said Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell. “I am confident that under Andrew’s leadership, CHIA will continue to be a national model for data collection and analytics that promote affordability, equity, and accountability in our health care system.”
“At a time when residents across Massachusetts are feeling the strain of rising health care costs, it is essential that we have clear, accessible, and reliable information to guide decision-making," said State Auditor Diana DiZoglio. "Andrew Jackmauh has demonstrated a strong commitment to transparency, accountability, and data-driven policymaking throughout his time at CHIA and understands the importance of making complex data meaningful and actionable. Under his leadership, CHIA can strengthen its role as a trusted source of analysis that supports affordability, equity, and better outcomes for patients and families across the Commonwealth”
As Executive Director, Jackmauh will lead CHIA’s work to analyze health care cost trends, monitor system performance, and deliver timely, transparent data to policymakers, stakeholders and the public. His appointment comes as Massachusetts continues to confront rising health care costs and advance efforts to improve affordability and health equity statewide.
“I am honored to have been selected for this appointment and excited to continue serving alongside the dedicated team at CHIA,” said Andrew Jackmauh, Executive Director of the Center for Health Information and Analysis. “As Massachusetts continues to confront rising health care costs and ongoing challenges around access and equity, CHIA’s work providing trusted data and analysis is more important than ever. I look forward to working with our partners across the state to continue advancing affordability, equity and better outcomes for patients and families.”
The Center for Health Information and Analysis is an independent state agency that provides objective data and analysis to support better decision making and improve the quality, affordability and equity of health care in Massachusetts.
(Boston Orange摘譯) 麻州5月7日在斯特布里奇（Sturbridge）舉辦「我的職業與學業規劃（My Career and Academic Plan，簡稱 MyCAP）」展示會，吸引 100 個學區的 300多名教育代表參加，學習麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）提議列為高中畢業關鍵項目的MyCAP 規劃流程。
MyCAP 是一套引導學生規劃未來路徑的架構，協助學生根據個人興趣，對接合適的課程、實習機會及大學申請步驟。奚莉州長強調，這規劃流程能讓學生看見課堂學習與未來發展的關聯；麻州中小學教育委員會委員長馬丁內斯（Pedro Martinez）形容，該流程讓學生成為自己的「個人未來建築師」。
麻州「大學先修項目（Early College programs）」與「創新職業路徑（and Innovation Career Pathways）」等計畫，已把MyCAP列為學生的必修項目。麻州副州長Kim Driscoll指出，此機制能讓學生從中學起就開始探索職涯。
麻州政府已撥款 92.5 萬美元補助 75 個學區落實 MyCAP。州長更在 2027 財政年度預算中提案增資 300 萬美元，使「重塑高中」計畫總投資額突破 5,000 萬美元。
(Boston Orange編譯) 麻州參議會今（ 7） 日通過旨在保護州民，對抗聯邦政府執行移民法時涉嫌濫權，明確禁止地方警察參與聯邦民事移民行動的「保護法（PROTECT Act）」。
在麻州參議會中編號S.3072的法案，針對聯邦探員建立了一套問責機制，以確保麻州居民在面對聯邦政府執法行動時，公民權益能得到州政府的法律保障。
該法案核心在於劃清「地方執法」與「聯邦移民任務」的界線。法案明文禁止州警與地方警力協助聯邦在民事案件中逮補移民，並把學校、醫院、法院、教堂及托兒所列為「執法禁區」，禁止在上述地點抓捕移民。
該法案也賦予面臨驅逐威脅家長預先安排子女監護權的法律空間，同時禁止其他州的國民警衛隊（National Guards）擅自進入麻州境內。
麻州參議會議長史派卡（Karen E. Spilka, D-Ashland）表示，此舉是為了回應川普（Donald Trump）政府執行移民法「武器化」造成的恐懼，強調麻州拒絕拆散家庭或在街頭隨意帶走學生的行徑。參議院指導與政策委員會（Senate Committee on Steering and Policy）主席弗里德曼（Cindy F. Friedman, D-Arlington）也補充，法案清晰界定了地方警官並無義務協助聯邦移民執法，這對維護社區信任至關重要。
代表勞倫斯市的參議員帕亞諾（Pavel M. Payano, D-Lawrence）強調，移民群體是麻州經濟與社區的重要支柱，州政府必須站在保護人性尊嚴的一方。參議院同時澄清，這項針對民事移民案件的保護法案，完全不會削弱地方警方調查與起訴刑事犯罪的既有權力。
Senate Passes PROTECT Act to Defend Residents from Federal Immigration Overreach
PROTECT Act Creates New Accountability for Federal Agents
and Keeps Local Police Out of Civil Immigration Enforcement
(BOSTON—5/7/2026) The Massachusetts Senate today passed sweeping legislation to protect residents from the Trump administration’s weaponization of federal immigration enforcement.
The PROTECT Act holds federal immigration agents legally accountable for civil rights violations, bars local and state police from participating in civil federal immigration enforcement, and prohibits immigration arrests at courthouses, houses of worship, schools, hospitals, and childcare facilities.
The bill also blocks unauthorized deployment of other states’ National Guards into Massachusetts and allows parents facing detention or deportation to pre-arrange guardianship for their children.
“Today, the Massachusetts Senate is taking action to protect immigrant families, defend constitutional rights, and stand up to the fear and cruelty being fueled by Donald Trump’s weaponization of federal immigration enforcement,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “Across our Commonwealth, we are seeing children torn from their parents, students pulled off the street, and families living in fear—and we refuse to accept that as normal in Massachusetts.”
“The PROTECT Act is comprehensive legislation that defends the values enshrined in the Massachusetts Constitution, particularly equal protection under the law for all,” said Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington), Chair of the Senate Committee on Steering and Policy. “This bill will increase protections for our residents, spells out plainly and clearly that Massachusetts law enforcement officers are not responsible for aiding civil immigration enforcement, and importantly, stands up for our immigrant community in the face of an adversarial federal government. I want to thank Senate President Spilka, my colleagues in the Senate, especially members of the Committee on Steering and Policy and the Black and Latino Legislative Caucus, and the advocates and stakeholders who contributed immensely to the strengthening of this bill.”
“My parents came to Lawrence with very little and gave everything they had to this community. That same story is being lived by immigrant families across our Gateway Cities today. They are our neighbors, our teachers, our health care workers, our small business owners. The people who keep Massachusetts moving,” said Senator Pavel M. Payano (D-Lawrence), a member of the Senate Committee on Steering and Policy and the Black and Latino Legislative Caucus. “The PROTECT Act makes clear that no matter what happens in Washington, Massachusetts will not allow our institutions or our communities to be weaponized against the people who helped build them. Today we made clear whose side we are on. This is an important step forward, but the fight to protect dignity and basic humanity is far from over.”
The legislation—S.3072, An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment—delivers targeted protections for those most at risk: young children, crime victims, legal residents with complex immigration statuses, and public employees subjected to federal intimidation.
The Senate’s PROTECT Act makes clear that none of its provisions limit local law enforcement’s ability to investigate and prosecute a crime.
Additional provisions of the bill include:
• Preventing Racial Profiling and Unnecessary Immigration Checks: Prohibits state and local law enforcement from stopping, questioning, or targeting individuals based solely on immigration or citizenship status, strengthening protections against discrimination.
• Strengthens Trust in Local Law Enforcement: Bars Massachusetts law enforcement from participating in new federal “287(g)” agreements that deputize local police to carry out federal immigration enforcement duties.
• Protects Sensitive Community Spaces: Prohibits warrantless civil immigration arrests in sensitive locations such as schools, childcare centers, hospitals, houses of worship, and state courthouses, helping ensure residents can access essential services without fear.
• Supports Families Facing Immigration Detention: Allows parents to establish pre-arranged guardianship plans so children can remain safely cared for if a parent is detained or deported.
• Limits Local Involvement in Civil Immigration Enforcement: Clarifies that state and local law enforcement may not participate in civil immigration enforcement activities, including detaining individuals solely on immigration detainers or using routine stops to inquire about immigration status, while preserving full authority to enforce criminal law.
• Protects Victims and Witnesses of Crime: Strengthens protections for immigrants who are victims or witnesses of crimes, including trafficking victims, and expedites visa processes so they can safely assist law enforcement and prosecutors.
• Safeguards Public Employees Acting in Good Faith: Expands protections for state and municipal employees by allowing indemnification when they are acting within the scope of their official duties, shielding them from inappropriate federal intimidation or legal pressure.
The bill builds on proposals offered by the Governor, the Black and Latino Legislative Caucus, and the House of Representatives, as the Legislature and the Executive Branch recognize the gravity and urgency of these issues and work together to address them in a timely and coordinated way.
The legislation is a product of extensive input from Senators, immigrant rights groups, members of the public, and law enforcement officials.
The PROTECT Act was the subject of a public hearing before the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security on March 18, 2026. The House passed a version of the bill on March 25, 2025. The Committee on Steering and Policy also considered policies recommended by Governor Maura Healey in outside sections of a supplemental budget she filed on January 29, 2026 (H.5050), among other proposals before the Legislature.
Full details of the legislation are available in a fact sheet in the Senate’s press room.
The Senate passed the PROTECT Act on a 37-3 roll call vote and sent it back to the House of Representatives for further consideration.
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(Boston Orange 編譯) 麻州政府今（7）日宣佈，推出「我的托兒服務（MyChildCareMA）」，一個現代化，支持多語，方便手機使用的麻州托兒服務資助（CCFA）申請平台。
「我的托兒服務（MyChildCareMA）」是經由麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）的《未來科技法案（FutureTech Act）》及資本投資計畫（Capital Investment Plan）支持開發的網路平台，讓麻州家庭能在這平台上，一站式的完成托兒服務資助的申請、進度追蹤及個案管理等作業，大幅度簡化以往的繁瑣行政流程。
「我的托兒服務」資助申請網路平台和「我的麻州政府（MyMassGov）」網路平台的聯動，整合，統一以往分散的作業系統，更新使用的科技軟體，為家長與托兒服務提供者解決了在多個系統間切換的困擾。
麻州副州長Kim Driscoll指出，新門戶網站將所有需求集中於一處，為家長和托兒服務提供者建立出更好的透明度與便利性，將來還可擴展內容，把候補名單管理、資格審核及款項支付等都包括進去，更加完善個案管理，甚至和其他機構合作，把資格審查和入學註冊，都包括進去，以確保居民申請政府服務時，不會找錯機構。
麻州教育廳廳長瑞克（Steve Zrike）與技術服務暨安全秘書長史奈德（Jason Snyder）均強調，這項投資反映了政府致力於打造簡單、安全且易於取得的數位服務。早期教育與照護局（Department of Early Education and Care, EEC）局長科肖（Amy Kershaw）表示，MyChildCareMA 是 EEC 2026-2030 年戰略行動計畫中的關鍵組成部分，展現了以家庭為中心的行政轉型。除了科技更新，政府的配套辦法也放寬了收入限制，將申請資格從麻州收入中位數的 50% 提高至 85%，並自 2023 財政年度起增加了 1.675 億美元的提供者報銷額度。
包括麻州參議會議長斯皮爾卡（Karen E. Spilka）、參議員路易斯（Jason Lewis）以及多家非營利組織（如 Strategies for Children、麻州 Head Start 協會、麻州青年會聯盟等）負責人均對此表示支持。他們認為，減少文書障礙與提升系統的可及性，是邁向托兒照護體系公平的重要一步，能讓托育機構將更多精力從行政作業轉向直接支持兒童與家庭的成長。家長現可透過 Mass.gov/EEC 網站獲取更多使用指引與資源。
Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches New Family Portal to Help Parents, Caregivers Pay for Child Care
MyChildCareMA portal creates a more user-friendly, streamlined and family-centered child care financial assistance system experience
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced the launch of MyChildCareMA, a modern, mobile-friendly and multilingual family portal for the state’s Child Care Financial Assistance (CCFA) programs. Families can now apply for child care financial assistance, track application progress, and manage their cases through a single, streamlined platform.
MyChildCareMA was supported through Governor Maura Healey’s FutureTech Act and Capital Investment Plan (CIP). This improved user experience will make it easier for families to apply for help paying for care, ease administrative burdens on child care providers and improve program integrity and transparency.
“Massachusetts consistently ranks as one of the best places in the country to raise a family because we make real investments for families to be able to afford child care and other supportive services,” said Governor Maura Healey.“We’re proud of the work our administration is doing to make it easier for families to get the help they need, and MyChildCareMA is a big step forward. It makes it simpler, faster, and more transparent for families to apply for and manage child care financial assistance all in one place.”
“Families across Massachusetts deserve systems that are responsive and reliable,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “The new portal brings everything into one place, making it easier for parents and caregivers to apply for assistance, stay informed, and manage their child care needs with greater confidence and convenience.”
The system is part of the MyMassGov state services platform. Families can log in using the same credentials they use for other MyMassGov services with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), or they can create a new account to get started.
The underlying technical systems supporting the CCFA programs are out of date, and families and child care providers must navigate multiple systems to accomplish just one task. MyChildCareMA will eventually serve as both a family portal and case management system, delivering a more accessible, dignified, and user-friendly digital experience. The unified case management system will include managing the child care financial assistance waitlist, application and eligibility determination, and payments. EEC will also be better prepared to work with other agencies on Integrated Eligibility and Enrollment so there is no wrong door for Massachusetts residents accessing government services.
“Families want to be able to access government services at the time and places that work for them, in their common language and on a mobile device. The new MyChildCareMA family portal is part of our efforts to transform the child care financial assistance system into what families and providers want and deserve,” said Secretary of Education Steve Zrike. “This is Team Massachusetts at its best. I want to thank Governor Healey for prioritizing IT modernizations that help families access and pay for care and all of the teams across state government who helped make this exciting portal possible.”
“The ChildCareMA launchreflects exactly the kind of IT capital investment we should be making to deliver digital government services that are simple, secure, and accessible to every resident,” said Technology Services and Security Secretary Jason Snyder. “By investing in solutions like this, we are not only modernizing state IT, but also building a more responsive government that meets people where they are.”
“This launch represents a major step forward in how we serve families across Massachusetts,” said Early Education and Care Commissioner Amy Kershaw. “MyChildCareMA reflects a family-centered approach that prioritizes a more dignified, accessible user experience, while also advancing our work to modernize technology systems to better support families and those who serve them.”
The MyChildCareMA family portal is one of four foundational components of the Department of Early Education and Care’s (EEC) information technology (IT) modernization efforts outlined in the agency’s 2026–2030 Strategic Action Plan. This initiative advances the agency’s Family Access strategic objective, which focuses on simplifying and enhancing how families connect with early education and care resources.
Modernizing IT through MyChildCareMA is also one part of a broader set of CCFA reforms to improve access and better support families and providers. The administration has streamlined regulations to simplify applications and reduce paperwork, and raised income eligibility from 50 percent to 85 percent of state median income, and, for the first time in 15 years, re-procured provider contracts to strengthen standards and improve service delivery. These efforts are complemented by these investments in new, user-friendly technology and a $167.5 million increase in provider reimbursement rates since Fiscal Year 2023, as well as federal approval to move toward a cost-based methodology for setting rates.
"Accessing financial assistance for childcare should be simple," said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “When we make it easier for families to get the support they've already earned, we make Massachusetts stronger. I applaud the Healey-Driscoll Administration for creating this family portal, which is an important step forward for working families across the Commonwealth."
“Families deserve a simple, straightforward way to apply for and track their child care financial assistance from the state,” said Senator Jason Lewis, Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Education. “The new MyChildCareMA portal will provide just that to improve access and transparency and to just make life a little easier.”
EEC will continue to provide resources and support to families and partners as they begin using the new system. For more information and guidance, please visit the EEC website at Mass.gov/EEC.
