Recent funding challenges for #A2J initiatives have left many wondering what their next step will be. Join us next Friday at 3 pm ET for a community discussion on how these challenges affect our work, along with strategies to find more funding and general support. Register here: bit.ly/4i0cBQp

GBLS Consumer Rights Unit Senior Attorney Todd Kaplan joined other advocates fighting for everyday consumers and workers during Consumer Justice Lobby Day, sponsored by the National Association of Consumer Advocates and @nclc4consumers.bsky.social, on November 12.

Clean Slate: "Survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and trafficking are among the one in three people in the United States who have a record and are in need of pathways to economic stability", say GBLS Lead Atty Pauline Quirion & Jane Doe Inc. directors. masslawyersweekly.com/2025/11/09/m...

GBLS will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you to all veterans for your service! We reopen on Wednesday Nov. 12 at 9:30am for phone intake and at 1:30pm for walk-ins.

This is one of the powerful stories shared by community groups CEDC, NAKASEC, National Parents Union, & UndocuBlack Network, as part of a lawsuit @asianlawcaucus.org, Greater Boston Legal Services & Keker, Van Nest & Peters filed to highlight how federal agency collaboration harms their communities.

GBLS' new LGBTQ+ Family Law Project is here to help! Please contact our Family Law Unit if you need assistance with any of the matters below.

"Former immigration judges say the administration's rough treatment of the immigration courts poses an unprecedented threat to judicial independence and is eroding immigrants' due process rights." www.law360.com/access-to-ju...

Page One in Milwaukee #SNAP

SNAP benefits for roughly 42 million Americans are at risk of being delayed starting Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. Existing EBT balances can still be used, but it’s unclear when payments will be issued. Read on for more information. www.cbsnews.com/news/food-st...

“Do not look at us as numbers. Look at us as human beings. We are parents fighting every day to keep our families standing. SNAP is not a charity. It’s justice.” — Iris, a mother from Chelsea, spoke Tuesday at the State House Rally for #SNAP. 💪🍎 projectbread.org/news/hunger-...

For our friends in Massachusetts: families in the Commonwealth are at risk of going hungry in November if SNAP isn’t funded. Please join us for a rally at the State House on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from noon to 1 p.m.! Register here: projectbread.org/events/rally...

"[S]ome people misunderstand the role of undocumented immigrants in the community, who are often longstanding community members who participate broadly in economic functions." www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/22/r...

Monday was the first ever Supper and Sealing event! Hosted at the Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corp in Dorchester, we brought together community organizations to help residents seal their eviction records and CORIs – an essential step towards making housing accessible for everyone. 1/3

Congrats to Kate Barry, GBLS Family Law Unit Senior Attorney, to be presented a Mass. Lawyers Weekly Top Women of Law award at the 11/18 event celebrating the "achievements of exceptional women lawyers who are pioneers, educators, trailblazers and role models"! masslawyersweekly.com/event/top-wo...

We are thrilled to share that Hernan Escobar, beloved husband of our own Leslie Perlera Gonzalez, was released from ICE detention! Hernan's legal battles aren't over, but he is home where he belongs, with Leslie, their dog Albert, and family. www.wcvb.com/article/mald...

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” A call for lawyers to start their pro bono service now. masslawyersweekly.com/2025/10/02/n...

Congrats to James “Mac” McCreight, retired GBLS Lead Attorney & Access to Justice Fellow, on receiving the BBA’s Mary K. Ryan Achievement in Pro Bono Award for his exemplary commitment to expanding access to justice. Learn more: bostonbar.org/annual-event...

“It is a shocking revelation that the Social Security Administration has also agreed to send private taxpayer data to ICE… We had to file this case to remind both agencies that our confidentiality laws apply to them both and that their sharing is unlawful.” www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...

With the government shutdown, here’s what we know so far: - October SNAP benefits will be paid as normal; Nov updates to come. - Cash benefits (TAFDC, EAEDC) not impacted. - DTA offices open, applications & cases continue. Updates/FAQ will be posted on DTA’s site: www.mass.gov/info-details...

Today GBLS, Asian Law Caucus, and Keker, Van Nest, & Peters LLP filed a lawsuit asking for a block of the receipt and use of tax-related data by Immigration and Customs Enforcement from both the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security Administration. www.asianlawcaucus.org/news-resourc...

Congrats to our Children's Disability Project's long-time pro bono partner Proskauer Rose, very deservedly to be honored with a 2025 Adams Pro Bono Publico Award from the SJC Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services, along with other 2025 awardees, on 10/28/2025! www.mass.gov/news/supreme...

"People who were not a priority of federal immigration officials, such as those with active applications pending or court dates scheduled, are being arrested, said Maggie Morgan, managing atty of GBLS’ immigration unit. 'This is heightening people’s fears.'" www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/23/m...

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