It was truly harrowing and moving to hear Hernan’s wife and cousin speak about what happened and how much this community means to them. Grateful to Luce Hotline www.lucemass.org and for @bostonlegalaid.bsky.social for organizing this rally and for all they do to protect our neighbors. 2/🧵

Annery Miranda, GBLS immigration attorney: “[W]e are fighting to protect [Luiz's] constitutional rights as it relates to his detention in federal court.” www.boston.com/news/local-n...

GBLS atty Leslie Perlerla Gonzalez: “[E]veryone in this country has a reason to be angry, but I would like everyone to put the anger aside and tap into the part that loves their family and their dogs and humanity and all of the good things,” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/19/m...

More coverage of our colleague's husband being violently detained by ICE this week, from @newsweek.com. www.newsweek.com/ice-breaks-t...

"“Estoy preocupada porque no sé qué pueda pasar cuando no hay cámaras, cuando no estoy ahí”, expresó Leslie." www.telemundonuevainglaterra.com/noticias/loc...

More coverage of our colleague's husband being taken by ICE: "In normal times .... people do not get violently seized in their car when they have a pending [family-based immigration] petition like this," [GBLS immigration Managing Attorney Maggie] Morgan said. www.wcvb.com/article/surv...

Perlera Gonzalez got to the scene minutes later and saw Elias Escobar had been sideswiped by an unmarked car. He was still seated and had a “taser pointed at his face,” as masked individuals kept her away from him. www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social @bostonlegalaid.bsky.social

“They kept telling me, ’Your husband is unlawfully here,’” [GBLS attorney Leslie] Perlera Gonzalez said. “I told them that I am a U.S. citizen, that I’m an attorney, that the process for him to stay was underway. They kept saying, ‘He’s not lawfully here.’” www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...

With so much fear and divisiveness these days, this Interfaith Day of Action was especially inspiring! Thanks to Greater Boston Interfaith Organization, @justice4housing.bsky.social, Urban League of Eastern MA, and @bostonlegalaid.bsky.social for your leadership! tinyurl.com/JoinCleanSla...

Let's show legislators the incredible momentum and support that we have for the Lift Our Kids vision! RSVP for the rally here: bit.ly/LOKRally #LiftOurKids

Know your rights! Here, GBLS Housing Managing Atty Hed Ehrlich & fellow housing advocates share resources/info for MA tenants, including MLRI's Tenants' Rights in Massachusetts guide: www.masslegalhelp.org/.../tenants..... See more in the comments. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/10/r...

Do you have tax problems? GBLS' Low Income Taxpayer Clinic invites you to Problem Resolution Day w/the IRS & DOR. More info: [email protected] WHEN: Thu, Sep 18, 2025 at 12:30-6 PM WHERE: Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library, 4246 Washington St, Boston patch.com/massachusett...

" 'This lawsuit was brought on behalf of immigrant taxpayers but the broader issue at stake is everyone’s right to privacy,' said Luz Arévalo, senior attorney at Greater Boston Legal Services. '[T]his breach of trust...will end up hurting everyone.'" www.asianlawcaucus.org/news-resourc...

Joanne Daniels-Finegold, lead plaintiff in the 2006 T accessibility case & GBLS Board member, is cautiously optimistic about the new changes: “There’s been too much work by all of us plaintiffs for it to go to waste.” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/01/m... via @bostonglobe.com

I was delighted to collaborate on this article about the 125-year history of Greater Boston Legal Services (@bostonlegalaid.bsky.social) My co-authors were Jacquelynne Bowman, Ana Cruz and Lauren Shryne. Thanks @bostonbar.bsky.social journal for publishing. bostonbar.org/journal/grea...

Upcoming @lcprobono.bsky.social webinar: Nonprofit Advocacy, Lobbying and Political Activity: What’s OK and What’s Not? (Virtual) 10/15 @ 12-1pm More info and to register: lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/nonpro...

Congrats Kristen Bor-Zale, GBLS Consumer Rights Unit Staff Attorney, chosen for the @bostonbar.bsky.social 2025-2026 Public Interest Leadership Program class! Kristen is one of "[a] select group of talented and highly-motivated lawyers" chosen for the year-long program. bostonbar.org/new-lawyers-...

GBLS consumer rights unit senior attorney Todd Kaplan: “Lawmakers moved on this very quickly, [which] shows that politicians are paying attention to this problem. . . . [I]t shows that the housing crisis is real and tenants are being listened to.” thescopeboston.org/9947/housing...

Congrats Nancy Kelly, co-director of the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic at GBLS, along with GBLS Board member John Carroll, selected for the 2025 Mass. Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame! They’ll be honored on 9/16/25 with the other 2025 Hall of Fame honorees. masslawyersweekly.com/event/massac...

The MA Senate Judiciary Comm advanced both Clean Slate bills to Senate Ways & Mean, and now we NEED YOUR HELP! Please take 1 min to click to help--> actionnetwork.org/letters/time... @bostonlegalaid.bsky.social @justice4housing.bsky.social @progressivemass.bsky.social #mapoli

Action Alert: Clean Slate bills are at risk of stalling in MA Senate Ways & Means. These bills would automate CORI sealing, expand access to jobs/housing, and align MA with states that already passed reform. Act now: actionnetwork.org/letters/time...

“'[The end of renter-paid broker fees] may end up changing the market, but it may change it for the better,' said Todd Kaplan, a senior attorney at Greater Boston Legal Services." whdh.com/news/renters...

GBLS and @asianlawcaucus.org filed litigation in the U.S. District Court of MA on behalf of the CEDC of Southeastern Massachusetts, alleging the wrongful withholding of public records by the IRS and Social Security Administration. Read more here: www.asianlawcaucus.org/news-resourc...

A big thank you to the fantastic team at @foleyhoag.bsky.social for their leadership in this year’s Associates Drive. Captains Ariella and Alex reflect on their experience, their colleagues’ generosity, and why supporting GBLS is so important right now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKo...

GBLS senior attorney Todd Kaplan appeared on @cwbeacon.bsky.social's The Codcast to discuss the implementation of MA's "ban" on broker fees and GBLS' work to get it passed commonwealthbeacon.org/the-codcast/...

"Research has shown links between housing instability & a host of adverse outcomes for kids — including depression and anxiety, & dangers to physical health, incl increased ER visits." Fed Admin Prepares to Kick Mixed Immigration Status Families Out of Public Housing theintercept.com/2025/07/22/h...

“Across every board, affordable versions — from housing to medical facilities — are always not given the same level of attention. That’s a pretty systemic issue,” said GBLS atty Lindsay Mitnik www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @wgbh.org

"Linsday Mitnik, [a GBLS] elder law attorney, floated the idea of offering Gabriel House residents the opportunity to share their experiences with [the state’s Assisted Living Residences Commission]. She said the consumer perspective has been 'lacking'." www.masslive.com/news/2025/07...

Housing is a fundamental right, and our laws should reflect that. Combined, these two reforms would allow tenants to start a lease by paying just first and last month’s rent— cutting upfront costs in half. Read more at: shorturl.at/VExq7 #mapoli #bospoli 2/2

ICYMI: Tenant upfront costs could potentially cut in half by two housing provisions, providing relief for renters across the Commonwealth. By eliminating broker fees and looking into regulations on security deposit alternatives, we’re making meaningful progress. 1/2

“It’s very scary for a lot of immigrants who are trying to do things the right way,” Annery Miranda, an immigration attorney for Greater Boston Legal Services, said. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/18/m...

" '[O]ne of the things that was befuddling to us was that tenants were being required to pay the brokers’ fees, even though the broker was working for the landlord,' says Todd S. Kaplan, a senior attorney in the consumer rights unit at Greater Boston Legal Services."

GBLS, CultivatED & @cleanslatema.bsky.social held a CORI sealing session at Roxbury Community College. Everyone deserves the right to work and positively engage in their communities!

The Boston City Council adopted a resolution in support of ending debt-based driving restrictions. “We’re grateful to the Boston City Council for backing this commonsense legislation" -- NCLC's Caroline Cohn www.nclc.org/boston-city-...

Thank you @lizbreadon.bsky.social @ben4district6.bsky.social @clrhenrysantana.bsky.social & Boston City Council for supporting the Road to Opportunity Act to end debt-based driving restrictions @bostonlegalaid.bsky.social @aclum.bsky.social @CPCSnews @mapoli.bsky.social www.nclc.org/boston-city-...

Tens of thousands of safe drivers across MA have trouble getting to work, running their errands, and taking care of their families because of debt-based suspensions. Tell your reps to support the Road to Opportunity Act and get people back on the road! action.aclu.org/send-message...

📣📣📣 “Families shouldn’t have to pay just to apply for housing. If the landlord hires the broker, the landlord should pay the fee,” Todd Kaplan, Senior Atty at Greater Boston Legal Services, said. "This law helps remove yet another barrier to affordable housing.” www.masslive.com/politics/202...

FREE Clinics to Protect your Housing Record! 3rd Wednesdays starting 7/16, 11am–1pm **La Colaborativa, 63 Sixth St, Chelsea** Clínicas GRATIS para proteger su historial de vivienda Cada 3er miércoles desde 7/16, 11am–1pm

As our friend Tux knows, working towards justice for all requires rest! #CatNapsForCivilLegalAid

Our thanks to The Waltham Times (‪@walthamtimes.bsky.social‬) for speaking with us and with members of the Greater Boston Legal Services (@bostonlegalaid.bsky.social‬ ) team about how federal funding cuts are affecting domestic violence nonprofits. tinyurl.com/86f54326

Questions about your rights at work? GBLS and other groups have answers! Come to the Workers' Rights Clinic June 25 from 5-7pm, at 2300 Washington St. in Roxbury. The clinic is organized by the ‪@boston.gov‬ Office of Labor Compliance and Worker Protections.

@bostonlegalaid.bsky.social Congrats Laura Gal, GBLS Family Law Unit Managing Attorney, selected by Women's Bar Association of MA as a recipient of a 2025 Lelia J. Robinson Award recognizing "pioneers in the legal profession...who have made a difference in the community"! wbawbf.org/wba/news/wom...

GBLS is thrilled to receive a 10-yr grant from Cummings Foundation! We are in incredible company w/ 150 nonprofits receiving investments from Cummings' $30 Million Grant Program. Our grant will support vital immigrant legal services - needed now more than ever! cummingsfoundation.org/grants/grant...

GBLS is proud to serve our community! hoodline.com/2025/06/bost...

"…There are no options for payment plans or to petition for the debt to be reduced or waived; and legal protections that shield people receiving public benefits...do not apply, [Angel's GBLS attorney] Bor-Zale said.” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/09/m...

GBLS was at the State House with our client last week speaking about the Road to Opportunity Act www.wcvb.com/article/uber...

Last week I welcomed Greater Boston Legal Services Deputy Director Zoe Cronin & Managing Atty for Housing Hed Ehrlich to my office to recognize GBLS’ 125 years of their important work providing free legal aid in Boston and beyond and to discuss the funding for the Access to Counsel program for FY26

"'There’s a study that shows … if there’s more criminal record sealing, wages go up and people get more jobs,' [GBLS lead attorney Pauline] Quirion said." thereminder.com/local-news/h...

Had a great time at last night’s Associates Drive Trivia Night! Thanks to Goulston & Storrs for hosting, and congrats to our champs, the Tort-ellinis. TY to all who joined in support of GBLS and survivors of domestic violence.