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Judge: ICE Reports Not Inherently Truthful
September 13, 2026
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Federal Judge Orders Immediate Release of Immigrant, Rules ICE Reports Not Inherently Truthful
A federal judge in Boston ordered an immigrant released on Friday, ruling that ICE arrest reports can no longer be treated as inherently truthful. Judge Brian Murphy wrote that he is under the 'disheartening impression' that ICE officials have a culture of lying to further litigation positions.
Universal Hub
Reunion BBQ Hosts US Open Men's Final Watch Party
Watch the US Open Men's Championship final at Reunion BBQ on Tremont Street in the South End starting at 1 p.m.
The Boston Calendar
Dorchester Shoplifting Confrontation Leads to Stabbing, Two Arrested
Police arrested Jewel Crutchfield and Philip Busam after an attempted retail theft at a CVS on Blue Hill Avenue escalated into a knife slashing.
Boston Police Department
Eliot School in JP Hosts Turkish Paper Marbling Workshop
Artist Cristina Hajosy leads a daylong Turkish Paper Marbling workshop today at the Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts in Jamaica Plain.
Hajosy Arts
Trinity Church Boston Holds Blessing of the Backpacks and Community Picnic
Students and families are welcome at Trinity Church's 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist service with Blessing of the Backpacks, followed by a picnic on the lawn in Copley Square.
Trinity Church Boston
Brighton Bazaar Fall Season Opens Today at Elks Lodge
The Brighton Bazaar continues today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Brighton Elks Lodge, featuring over 100 vendors of vintage, art, craft, and vinyl.
The Boston Calendar
Armed Road Rage Incident Near Jamaica Pond Ends on Jamaicaway
Brookline, Boston, and Transit Police stopped an armed motorist along the Jamaicaway Friday night after a road-rage pursuit that began on Goddard Avenue near Jamaica Pond.
Universal Hub
5th East Boston Latin Music & Dance Festival at Memorial Park Today
The annual festival features live performances by ¿Porque Puma? and Latin ensembles, plus dance workshops, today at East Boston Memorial Park.
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