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Massachusetts Law Reform Institute Announces Board Transitions

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Madeline Graf, mgraf@mlri.org, (617) 357-0700 ext. 368 BOSTON, MA (May 1, 2025) – The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) is announcing changes to its Board of Trustees, marking both a fond farewell and a warm welcome to distinguished leaders in the legal and advocacy communities.

New Massachusetts Eviction Record Sealing Law to go into Effect May 5, 2025

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Madeline Graf, mgraf@mlri.org, 617-357-0700 ext. 368 Boston, MA (May 1, 2025) – Massachusetts tenants now have the right to seal their eviction records in certain types of cases, removing a significant barrier to housing access. The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) is excited to announce that the new eviction record […]

SNAP Day of Action: Federal Proposals Threaten Food Access for Millions Across the Country, Including Massachusetts and Neighboring States

CONTACT: Project Bread: Allison Epstein, 203-915-8364 allison@teakmedia.com MLRI: Madeline Graf, (857) 241-1745, mgraf@mlri.org Advocates, food security organizations and partners across the Northeast rally to protect critical food benefits that support local economies and help families buy groceries. [Massachusetts] — As Congress deliberates a budget reconciliation bill that would drastically cut funding for the Supplemental Nutrition […]

Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) Statement Responding to Executive Order 14224

4/1/2025 On Saturday, March 1st 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14224 which designated English as the official language of the United States of America. Many have considered this action to be symbolic, but Executive Order 14224 should be understood as a first step in upending federal language access policy by rescinding Executive Order 13166: […]

Shockingly high rents in state subsidized HDIP housing

The Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) subsidizes market rate and luxury projects in Gateway Cities. MLRI has published two extensive reports (Review of the Housing Development Incentive Program (“HDIP”) & Update on the Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP): a subsidy for market rate housing) documenting the mostly inequitable results of the millions spent on HDIP. Thus […]

Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) 2025-2026 Legislative Priorities

The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) is pleased to present our priorities for the current legislative session. We are leading, co-leading, or supporting several broad-based coalitions and working directly with community partners and fellow advocates from across the state to advance important priorities that address poverty and create a more just, fair and equitable Commonwealth […]

The Ongoing Fight for Labor Justice: Honoring Black History Month and Farmworker Rights

The Ongoing Fight for Labor Justice Honoring Black History Month and Farmworker Rights As we conclude Black History Month, it’s crucial to reflect on the ongoing struggle for labor justice and the deep-rooted legacy of racism that has shaped labor practices in our country. Throughout history, Black workers have been at the forefront of organizing […]