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Boston GlobeMonday, 13 April 2026
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US fires judge linked to Öztürk’s case
Patel blocked Trump administration’s bid to deport Tufts student; others also dismissed
The paper frames the dismissal of a local immigration judge as a potential consequence of her ruling against the federal administration, connecting a localized judicial decision to broader national immigration policies.
The federal government has dismissed an immigration judge stationed in Boston shortly before her probationary period ended. The firing follows her high-profile decision to halt deportation proceedings against a local university student, raising local concerns about judicial independence.
“blocked Trump administration's bid”
“Investigative local accountability”
Boston Sand sues over use of access lane
Warns of pedestrian deaths if development is built
Reports on a local corporate lawsuit warning of safety hazards tied to a new residential development.
Tainted wells, tortuous response
As residents await a fix ordered by state, health concerns increase
Focuses on the lingering health anxieties and bureaucratic delays facing local residents dealing with contaminated water supplies.
Kennealy pivots on issues he once oversaw
GOP hopeful had key roles in housing, energy policies
Examines a Republican gubernatorial candidate's shifting policy stances, contrasting his current rhetoric with his past administrative record.
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