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Protesters call for Healey to make Massachusetts a sanctuary state

Nick Peace, Staff Photographer • February 12, 2025
Nick Peace
A police car blocks a march for Massachusetts to become a sanctuary state near Boston City Hall Sunday, Feb. 9.

As the federal government continues to pass legislation against immigration, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey said, “Officials here follow the law. We are not a sanctuary state.” at a press conference on Jan. 22. To protest these statements and legislation, the Boston Party for Socialism and Liberation organized the “Make Massachusetts a Sanctuary State Rally and March” on Feb. 9. 

A group carrying a banner and holding signs with the cut-out heads of President Donald Trump and MA Gov. Maura Healey marches toward the JFK Federal Building. Sunday, Feb. 9. (Nick Peace)
Demonstrators hold up signs and chant while marching on Sunday, Feb. 9. (Nick Peace)
Demonstrators display a banner demanding for Massachusetts to become a sanctuary state outside the JFK Federal Building. Sunday, Feb. 9. (Nick Peace)
A group of musicians play music at a rally outside the JFK Federal Building. Sunday, Feb. 9. (Nick Peace)
A group of musicians play music at a rally outside the JFK Federal Building. Sunday, Feb. 9 (Nick Peace)

The Boston Party for Socialism and Liberation is holding another protest on Feb. 16 at 2 pm in East Boston.

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