During the pandemic, MA jails and prisons have shut down visiting, and in an attempt to help keep families in touch with their loved ones, they have begun offering a couple of free phone calls per week, though some facilities are starting … [Read more...]
Response to lawsuit against Bristol County Sheriff for exorbitant phone rates
As the legislative session is ending, will any efforts be made to end exorbitant prison and jail phone rates? Other states have rates of less than 5 cents per minute. The criminal justice bill went to conference with a provision that would … [Read more...]
Bad Baker Policy Change, Detaining Immigrants for ICE
It was all over the news yesterday. Here's the Globe piece, After policy shift, State Police can now detain immigrants for ICE. And here's my response: As a long-time advocate for immigrant rights, I deplore Governor Baker’s policy … [Read more...]