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The MBTA says it will no longer bus police to protests

Boston06/02/2020-Elected officials of color in Massachusetts government marched from the African Meetiing House on Joy Street to the nearby Mass. State House to hold a press conference to voice support for those protesting against police brutality against Black Americans. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley speaks before the group. Photo by John Tlumacki/Globe Staff(metro)

Ayanna Pressley is leading legislation to end qualified immunity. Here's what that means.

57 Buffalo cops resign from special squad after 2 suspended for shoving 75-year-old protester to the ground

Victoria Reggie Kennedy, widow of Ted Kennedy, condemned police brutality in a statement Saturday.

Vicki Kennedy condemns police brutality and systemic discrimination in statement June 6, 2020 | 4:07 PM

In this June 25, 2018, photo, a wooden sign advises motorists of the location of Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal lands in Massachusetts.

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

Judge sides with Mashpee Wampanoag tribe in lawsuit over reservation status June 6, 2020 | 1:44 PM

Gov. Charlie Baker announced plans for Phase 2 of the state's reopening plans Saturday.

Phase 2 of Massachusetts' reopening plan begins Monday. Here's what to know. June 6, 2020 | 1:20 PM

Boston MA: 6-1-20: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker held his daily press conference in Gardner Auditorium at the Massachusetts State House, where he made a statement and responded to reporter's questions about the riots in Boston on Sunday night. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff)

Mass. Governor's Reopening Plan

Watch Gov. Charlie Baker's coronavirus update Saturday June 6, 2020 | 12:50 PM

Hadlock Field, home turf of the Portland Sea Dogs.

Portland Sea Dogs, businesses cut ties with Shain's of Maine ice cream after allegations of racism June 6, 2020 | 11:45 AM

In this image from video provided by WBFO, a Buffalo police officer appears to shove a man who walked up to police Thursday, June 4, 2020.

Buffalo Police Officers

Prosecutors: 2 Buffalo police officers charged with assault June 6, 2020 | 11:33 AM

In this March 10, 2020, file photo, Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks to members of the press at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. The police killing of George Floyd and the civil and political unrest that’s rocked the nation in the week since has the potential to reshape Joe Biden’s vice-presidential selection process.

Biden formally clinches Democratic presidential nomination June 6, 2020 | 10:43 AM

In this June 1, 2020 photo, high school graduate Lizzie Quinlivan and her mom, Julie, hold a Georgetown University windsock at their home in Hingham, Mass. Quinlivan has opted to attend closer-to-home Georgetown instead of colleges on the west coast which were on her original wish-list.

Amid virus, US students look to colleges closer to home June 6, 2020 | 10:09 AM

Mass environmental groups to host virtual congressional forum June 6, 2020 | 9:38 AM

Thousands marched through downtown Providence Friday during a Black Lives Matter rally.

Photos: Friday's protests in Mass., R.I. calling for racial justice June 6, 2020 | 7:37 AM

British expatriate Steven Oldrid, center, carries wooden crosses with names of WWII dead as he walks to the local war cemetery in Benouville, Normandy, France on Saturday, June 6, 2020.

One man lays wreaths in Normandy on this unusual D-Day June 6, 2020 | 7:17 AM

Honoring George Floyd

Surfers honor George Floyd in ‘paddle out’ held around world June 6, 2020 | 1:02 AM

This photo provided by the Maryland-National Capital Park Police shows Anthony Brennan III. The Maryland-National Capital Park Police say that Brennan was arrested Friday, June 5, 2020, after a video appeared to show him violently grab an object from a young adult who was posting signs protesting the death of George Floyd. (Maryland-National Capital Park Police via AP)

Arrest made in case of cyclist accused of assaulting teens posting fliers on a Maryland trail June 6, 2020 | 12:20 AM

Protesters approached a newly built chain-link fence in front of the White House on Thursday

Security concerns give the White House a fortified new look June 5, 2020 | 11:50 PM

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Roger Goodell: NFL was wrong for not listening to players June 5, 2020 | 8:32 PM

Michael Jordan.

Michael Jordan giving $100 million for racial equality, justice June 5, 2020 | 8:07 PM

Drew Brees in 2019.

Trump says Drew Brees should not have apologized June 5, 2020 | 7:39 PM

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 31: Demonstrators protest in response to the recent death of George Floyd on May 31, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. Protests spread across cities in the U.S., and in other parts of the world in response to the death of African American George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Here's what 6 Boston.com readers experienced at the protests June 5, 2020 | 5:21 PM

Medical Assistant Abigail Libman swabs a patient at the drive-through testing in the ambulance Bay at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

What does the new data about recovered COVID patients tell us? June 5, 2020 | 5:07 PM

Mass. state trooper shoots carjacking suspect June 5, 2020 | 3:45 PM

US President Donald Trump joins a roundtable in support of commercial fishermen, in Bangor, Maine, on June 5, 2020. (Photo by Nicholas Kamm / AFP) (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty Images)

Northeast Canyons

Trump moves to allow commercial fishing in conservation area off New England June 5, 2020 | 3:38 PM

Covid-19 information signs are displayed on the door of a construction site in New York City.
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How the world can avoid screwing up the response to COVID-19 again June 5, 2020 | 2:49 PM

Irene Triplett, shown in 2018.

She was the last American to collect a Civil War pension — $73.13 a month. She just died. June 5, 2020 | 2:11 PM

Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito speak during a daily press conference on the state's coronavirus response on April 15, 2020 at the Massachusetts State House in Boston. (Sam Doran/Pool)

Watch: Charlie Baker's coronavirus update June 5, 2020 | 2:03 PM

'Aspiration isn't good enough': City councilors urge action after Marty Walsh pledges to make Boston a leader against racism June 5, 2020 | 1:53 PM

Authorities: N.H. students who mockingly reenacted George Floyd's death won't be charged June 5, 2020 | 1:08 PM

Boston-area bookstores are sharing anti-racist reading lists. Here’s what’s on them. June 5, 2020 | 12:41 PM

In giant yellow letters, D.C. mayor sends a message to protesters — and to Trump June 5, 2020 | 12:05 PM

UCF to investigate professor who tweeted about ‘Black privilege’ June 5, 2020 | 11:38 AM

Judge denies bail for N.H. 19-year-old accused of Facebook post encouraging riot June 5, 2020 | 10:58 AM