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Marty Walsh on Immigration
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Opposed Trump order on defunding sanctuary cities
Sanctuary cities are already fighting back against President Donald Trump's executive order to strip them of funding if they protect undocumented immigrants. "If people want to live here, they'll live here. They can use my office. They can use any
office in this building," said Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. "I will use all of my power within lawful means to protect all Boston residents--even if that means using City Hall itself as a last resort."
Source: Common Dreams blog on 2021 Biden Cabinet
, Jan 26, 2017
More services via New Bostonians Office
A son of immigrants, Marty's experience reflects the values and contributions that immigrants continue to make in the city of Boston. Today, immigrants account for over a quarter of the city's total population and foreign-born residents have nearly
doubled since 1990. The Walsh Administration will do more to celebrate the individual and cultural identities of our immigrant residents, while simultaneously facilitating inclusion in their adopted country.- Access: ensure that immigrants and all
residents of Boston obtain equal access to resources and support for full participation in the economic vitality of the city
- New Bostonians Office: Marty will support and expand the current Mayor's Office of New Bostonians to increase access to
City Hall services. The Office will help ensure that immigrants have full opportunity to access community programs.
- Gateway City: In conjunction with its development authority and economic development efforts that will help immigrants thrive.
Source: 2013 Mayoral campaign website, MartyWalsh.org, "Issues"
, Nov 7, 2013
Voted YES on in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants
Mass. Democratic Party Platform indicates voting YES in Part V: LABOR; Clause 13: Immigrant rights. [State Rep. Walsh, a Democrat, voted YES].This vote was on an amendment to a bill concerning in-state tuition rates. The amendment would allow
children of undocumented immigrants to access in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities rates provided they went to Massachusetts high school for three years, were in the process of becoming citizens or pledged to start the process once
they became eligible and could provide proof that they are state tax payers. Voting YES indicates support of more equal treatment for children of undocumented immigrants.
The relevant part of the MassDems Platform is Part V. LABOR, clause 13:
We believe that refugee and immigrant workers should have the same rights and protections... as do United States citizens.
Bill H. 1230 lines 17-23; vote number H329
Source: Massachusetts House voting record via MassScorecard.org
, Jan 11, 2006
Supported two-way bilingual programs; supported English-only
Massachusetts Democratic Party Platform indicates voting YES in Part II: Education:Excellence, Equality & Community. [State Rep. Walsh voted YES].Gov. Romney vetoed budget section 210, which says. "Section 4 of MGL chapter 71A is hereby
further amended to add:--"Foreign language classes for children who already know English, 2-way bilingual programs... shall be unaffected." [MGL chapter 71A requires English-only classroom teaching. Section 210 would exempt "2-way classes" in which some
students are native English speakers and some are non-native English speakers. A vote to override the Governor's veto would continue to allow that type of bilingual education although foreign-language classes without native English-speaking students woul
still be disallowed.]
The relevant part of the MassDems Platform is "We reaffirm our support for classroom programs, including Special and Bilingual Education"
Source citation: Excellence, Equality and Community; Bill Section 209 ; vote number 266
Source: Massachusetts House voting record via MassScorecard.org
, Jul 14, 2003
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