A group of Boston College alumni, local politicians, environmental advocacy groups, and scientists filed a complaint on Tuesday calling on Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey to order BC to divest from fossil fuels.
Metro, Boston
Petition to Prevent State Funding of Abortion Approved to Advance
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey passed a petition for a constitutional amendment, which calls to put a stop to the state-funding of abortion, on Sept. 4. The petition, filed for the third time in five years, is now one step closer to appearing on the 2022 midterm election ballot. “It’s the first step in trying…
Boston, Metro
Anti-Sanctuary State Ballot Measure Deemed Constitutional
A proposed question for the 2020 Massachusetts ballot that would allow police to work with federal immigration authorities and detain undocumented immigrants passed a major qualifying challenge on Wednesday after Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey deemed the proposal constitutional. The ballot question is an anti-“sanctuary state” proposal. In sanctuary cities and states, local law enforcement…
Featured Story, On Campus, News
Mass. Attorney General to Speak at BC Town Hall
The town hall will begin with a panel discussion addressing questions concerning her career, President Donald Trump’s administration, and issues pertinent to college students.
Features
Legal Eagle: Miriam George Fights Injustice All the Way to Capitol Hill
After witnessing discrimination during her childhood, Miriam George has pursued justice for those hurt by it.
News, On Campus
Former U.S. Attorney General Addresses Students in Small-Group Discussion
Holder discussed some of the toughest decisions he had to make during his time as attorney general.
