Dossier
H 5620
Coverage of H 5620 in the Nexus archive.
- Immigrant protection accord includes state, local enforcement rules
Legislative negotiators in Massachusetts reached a compromise on a bill expanding protections against federal immigration enforcement, including expanded 'sensitive locations' like schools and healthcare facilities, while maintaining existing partnerships with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The agreement codifies a state court decision and prohibits new agreements allowing state officials to assist federal immigration enforcement.