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politics1d ago
Gov. Healey hides behind public records law exemption, withholds majority of ICE portal entries
- Gov. Maura Healey’s office withholds most ICE portal entries, citing public records exemptions.
- Herald says only four portal entries were disclosed after review by the AG’s office.
- SPJ cited MA as a recipient of a transparency award amid debate over the portal.
- Herald found most portal reports lacked supporting evidence or multimedia.
- Gov. Healey defended transparency while acknowledging portal aims.
- Portal was created to report misconduct by ICE agents in Massachusetts.
- The AG’s office withheld two entries for investigatory reasons.
- Massachusetts’ transparency debate includes a Black Hole Award controversy.
- Healey stressed portal was created to handle complaints about ICE conduct.
- Four disclosed records show limited details in the portal entries reviewed.
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