An Act to enhance public safety
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would require Massachusetts state and local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in certain circumstances. Specifically, it mandates that these agencies provide assistance to ICE with identifying, detaining, and removing individuals who are in the country without authorization. The bill aims to enhance public safety by facilitating cooperation with federal immigration authorities. This legislation seeks to align state and local law enforcement practices with federal immigration policies.
Key provisions
- Requires state and local law enforcement to assist ICE.
- Mandates cooperation with ICE in identifying individuals in the country without authorization.
- Expands the scope of ICE’s ability to work with local law enforcement.
- Addresses immigration enforcement at the state and local levels.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts State Law Enforcement
- Local Law Enforcement Agencies in Massachusetts
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Individuals in the country without authorization
Notable changes
- Potentially alters existing protocols for law enforcement cooperation.
- May increase the role of state and local agencies in immigration enforcement.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Nicholas A. Boldyga
Cosponsor
Nicholas A. Boldyga
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