Stephen Lynch

MassGOP Slams State Delegation For Opposing Laken Riley Act

Most of the Massachusetts congressional delegation opposed the bipartisan Laken Riley Act this past week. If it becomes law, the Laken Riley Act would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain illegal immigrants suspected of nonviolent crimes, like burglary, shoplifting, and larceny.

Massachusetts

Bay State pols offer mixed views on situation in Syria

BOSTON — The Bay State's congressional delegation is divided on possible approaches the United States could take as Russia has ramped up its defense of Syria's brutal Assad regime. U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, whose predecessor is now secretary of state, argued for a partnership with Russia