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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.
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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.