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Massachusetts Senators Demand Action Against Trump’s Authoritarianism

4/29/2025

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Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka condemned the Trump administration as an "unchecked authoritarian regime."
Democratic senators called for Congressional action on immigration, health care, and LGBTQ rights.
They emphasized concerns over local immigrant detentions and the rollback of protections.
Senators suggested state initiatives to safeguard vulnerable groups and boost funding for legal challenges against Trump.

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Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka condemned the Trump administration as an "unchecked authoritarian regime."
Democratic senators called for Congressional action on immigration, health care, and LGBTQ rights.
They emphasized concerns over local immigrant detentions and the rollback of protections.
Senators suggested state initiatives to safeguard vulnerable groups and boost funding for legal challenges against Trump.