Chicopee Democratic City Committee

05/29/2026

Only two days until the MassDems Convention! Can’t make it in person? Tune in live using the link in our bio — livestream available in English and Spanish.

05/18/2026

Join us at the Chicopee Main Library for a book talk with author Linda Melconian on May 19th @ 6:30pm!

Linda Melconian will discuss her book on Ella Grasso, an important figure in Connecticut politics. She will focus on her run for governor.

Registration is not required.

05/16/2026

Mit Wirkung vom 30. März hat das Außenministerium die Online-Präsenzprüfung von Nichteinwanderungsvisum-Antragstellern erweitert, um alle A-3-, C-3- (falls Haushaltshilfe), G-5-, H-3- und deren H-4-Angehörige, K-1-, K-2-, K-3-, Q-, R-1-, R-2-, S-, T- und U-Visum-Antragsteller einzuschließen. H-1B-Antragsteller und deren Angehörige sowie F-, M- und J-Studenten und Austauschbesucher unterliegen weiterhin dieser Prüfung.

Alle Antragsteller, die diese Visumkategorien beantragen, werden angewiesen, die Datenschutzeinstellung auf allen ihren Social-Media-Profilen auf „öffentlich" zu ändern, um die zur Feststellung ihrer Identität und Zulässigkeit für die Vereinigten Staaten erforderliche Überprüfung zu erleichtern.

Weitere Informationen: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/announcement-of-expanded-screening-and-vetting-for-visa-applicants.html

05/03/2026

Focus and act on policy

04/30/2026

Exclusive: Following a court ruling against President Trump’s border restrictions, the Trump administration issued new visa rules that could limit asylum claims by requiring applicants to affirm they have no fear of harm in their home country. https://wapo.st/4eQGlzv

04/14/2026

04/13/2026

From mountain views to main streets, there are so many reasons to celebrate Western Massachusetts. Happy 413 Day!

04/09/2026

04/08/2026

A Vietnamese immigrant died in government custody last week, according to a notification sent to lawmakers from ICE, marking the latest detainee death during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

Tuan Van Bui, a 55-year-old immigrant, died at the Miami Correctional Center in Indiana. He is the 46th person to die in federal custody during the current Trump administration.

The cause of death is under investigation. https://abcnews.visitlink.me/f8me2V