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Group Asks Mass. Attorney General to Step In, Order BC to Divest

Victor Stefanescu • December 16, 2020

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.

Petition to Prevent State Funding of Abortion Approved to Advance

Isabella Cavazzoni • September 11, 2019

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...

Anti-Sanctuary State Ballot Measure Deemed Constitutional

Scott Baker • September 11, 2019

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...

Mass. Attorney General to Speak at BC Town Hall

Jack Miller • April 11, 2018

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.

Legal Eagle: Miriam George Fights Injustice All the Way to Capitol Hill

Grace Gvodas • September 10, 2017

After witnessing discrimination during her childhood, Miriam George has pursued justice for those hurt by it.

Former U.S. Attorney General Addresses Students in Small-Group Discussion

Michael Zuppone • October 27, 2016

Holder discussed some of the toughest decisions he had to make during his time as attorney general.