Boston states

[baw-stuhn steyts, bos-tuhn]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

plural noun

Canadian (chiefly the Maritime Provinces).

the New England states, especially Maine and Massachusetts.

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The complaint, which was filed in federal court in Boston, states that the Florida officials induced the migrants to board the two planes from Texas by falsely promising them that there would be “work opportunities, schooling for the children and immigration assistance” when they arrived at their destination.