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Barnstable County human-rights office reports increase in race- and immigration-related contacts
Summary
The county Human Rights Advisory Commission presented 2025 intake data showing 48 touchpoints and a rise in reports from service providers; race remained the largest reason for contacts, with schools and public spaces cited as frequent locations for incidents.
The Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission presented its 2025 intake data during the April 8 meeting, reporting 48 ‘‘touchpoints’’ that include in-depth intakes, reports and inquiries. Lesie Dominguez Santos, the commission’s human rights coordinator, told commissioners race continued to be the largest reason residents contacted the office.
"Race continues to be the largest…
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