Mayor Laredo Signs Executive Order Limiting Newton’s Cooperation With Federal Immigration Enforcement

Riley Del Sesto • February 11, 2026

In his first executive act, Newton Mayor Marc Laredo signed an order on Feb. 5 limiting local government cooperation with federal enforcement, joining the effort of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and other leaders from communities across Greater Boston.

BC Researchers Voice Concerns Over NSF Funding Freeze

Carina Murphy • February 16, 2025

Boston College researchers express concern over the NSF's temporary grant freeze and new funding restrictions under Trump's executive order. While funding has resumed, uncertainty over DEI guidelines and potential NIH cuts raises fears about the future of research support.

University Should Send Out Additional Information on New Stay-at-Home Advisory

Opinions • November 10, 2020

While the University should properly communicate with students regarding how changing state rules will affect on-campus life, students should make sure that they are fully aware of what the rules entail in order to be responsible citizens.

Student Assembly Calls for Resources for Students Affected by Travel Ban

Heidi Dong • February 6, 2017

The resolutions suggests that the University set aside housing for students who might feel unable to return home during school breaks.

The Executive Story So Far

Garrett Reynolds • February 6, 2017

"Though the right has valid concerns, the benefits—social, economic, political, and moral—to accepting immigrants, especially refugees, far outweigh the costs."

Hundreds Gather to Protest Trump’s Executive Order

Connor Murphy • February 3, 2017

“Donald Trump is creating his own worst nightmare.”

Muslim Students Association Plans Friday Protest of Trump Executive Order

Heidi Dong • February 2, 2017

"My mom was kind of stuck in Egypt for a whole year last year, and I know that feeling of having a family member removed, in a different country."

Executive Order Could Affect BC Students, Faculty Traveling to Middle East

Connor Murphy • January 30, 2017

Layla Aboukhater, MCAS '18, a student from Syria, said the situation was bad for Syrian refugees even before Trump's order.

Admin Statement Affirms Commitment to Diversity

The Heights Editorial Board • January 30, 2017

"Although Leahy has not had the best record when it comes to publicly responding to national events and crises, as his most recent email to students was sent in May 2014, he should be commended for responding to such a pertinent matter in a timely fashion."