The ACLU of Massachusetts called on Quincy officials to cancel plans to build two 10-foot bronze statues of patron saints at the city’s new Public Safety building, citing concerns about the separation of church and state. The statues of St. Michael the Archangel and St. Florian, costing $850,000, were defended by Mayor Thomas Koch’s chief of staff as symbols of protection and justice for first responders, despite criticism from some residents and councilors. Quincy City Council President Ian Cain noted the lack of prior knowledge about the statues, which were revealed after an anonymous tip to the local newspaper.
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Mahmoud Khalil’s wife gives birth after ICE denied his request to attend delivery
Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian demonstrator in ICE detention, could not attend the birth of his first child, as his request for temporary release was denied. His wife, Dr. Noor Abdalla, expressed her anguish, stating they should not face this moment without him, highlighting the government's impact on their family. Khalil, who faces deportation after being arrested at Columbia University, has until April 23 to file applications for relief or risk removal to Syria or Algeria....
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