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March 20, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Politics Mass. Gov. Healey backs hunting expansion, including on Sundays "I don’t want hunters going out to New Hampshire on Sundays, and spending their money there," Gov. Maura Healey said. By Ella Adams Read more News Politics Why Mass. immigrants are choosing courage over fear — and what lawmakers are doing about it A vote on a sprawling House bill aimed at protecting due process and restricting local law enforcement cooperation with ICE could come in the next several weeks, senior lawmakers said. By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com MORE    Destinations Pop star-approved smash burger chain out of NYC opens first Boston store One of the biggest artists on the planet once said he frequents the NYC chain for a double smash burger with cheese, pickles and onions. By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   ICE detained 282 at Mass. courts in 2024. Trump more than doubled that figure Data shows ICE activity was most concentrated near courts in Essex and Middlesex counties. Nearly a third of courthouse immigration arrests – 227 – occurred at courthouses in that region last year. By Daniel Jackson | djackson@repub.com MORE    See more news Sports Bruins How Thursday’s win impacts Bruins’ playoff position The Bruins kept pace on a busy night in the Eastern Conference. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Celtics Celtics’ Jaylen Brown deserves more MVP consideration than he’s getting Jaylen Brown is still under-appreciated. Plus Aaron Judge puts his foot in his mouth and Socks for a good cause. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Patriots 7-round Patriots mock draft 1.0 | Mark Daniels How will the Patriots attack the 2026 NFL Draft? Here's a look in this 7-round mock draft. By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE