Reporter

Maria Sacchetti

Sacchetti covers immigration for the Metro desk. A Lawrence native, she lived for almost six years in Latin America and has a master’s degree in Latin American studies. She is fluent in Spanish.

Latest stories

Homeland Security won’t give suspects’ records

By Maria Sacchetti , Globe Staff

The US Department of Homeland Security rejected multiple requests for the suspected Marathon bombers’ federal immigration ­records.

Father of bomb suspect’s friend battles to free son, clear name

By Maria Sacchetti and Leon Neyfakh , Globe Staff

Amir Ismagulov is waging a one-man campaign for his son, Azamat Tazhayakov, who was arrested on charges of helping to cover for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

Cambridge man held in bomb case seeks release

By Maria Sacchetti , Globe Staff

Advocates for the 19-year-old are calling on a federal judge to release him from jail, saying he had “nothing to do” with the deadly attack.

Student visa system gets scathing review

By Maria Sacchetti , Globe Staff

Homeland Security officials have redoubled efforts to check foreign students’ visas at airports and border crossings.