AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoICE & local control: Newburyport Mayor Sean Reardon condemned an ICE detention at a nail salon where agents entered “with guns drawn,” while DHS disputed the mayor’s account. Immigration courts: The federal government has seated multiple military lawyers as temporary immigration judges in Massachusetts, prompting ACLU concerns about impartiality. Boston public safety: Police launched “Operation Kickstand,” towing 31 mopeds and issuing summonses in Dorchester and Roxbury. Housing & competition: Boston’s West End apartment towers are set to be sold as part of a merger, with AG Andrea Joy Campbell reviewing competition impacts. Courts & voting rights: Law Forward urged the Wisconsin Supreme Court to protect voting access after a ruling limited court power to extend polling hours. Health & research: Moderna and Merck reported a Phase 3 melanoma vaccine success, and Boston’s Dana-Farber highlighted new pancreatic cancer trial results. State politics & money: PAC spending topped $500K for 2026 candidates, with legislative races taking the biggest share. Libraries & access: Ally Dowds was appointed to the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission. Economy: A Boston Fed study says productivity gains helped blunt tariff inflation’s impact, even as job growth stays weak.
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