Mass. U.S. Attorney Focused On "Cases That Make A Difference," Despite 12,000% Increase In Immigration Lawsuits

CBS Boston

February 13, 2026

During a roundtable with reporters, Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Leah Foley touted her office's successes including an 80% increase in cases charged compared to 2024, 50 of them, child exploitation cases.

With a chaotic immigration surge coming to an end in Minnesota, the conversation turned to immigration operations in Massachusetts and whether Foley's office can handle them.

Foley told reporters her office has charged 140 criminal immigration cases and is handling 850 habeas corpus petitions, a 12,000% increase over 2024. All while Foley says her office is experiencing a 40% reduction in support staff and a 20% reduction in criminal prosecutors.

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