Bill > S985

This bill proposes several key provisions to improve access to justice in Massachusetts: 1. It prohibits the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles from disclosing any information to federal agencies for civil immigration enforcement purposes, unless a probable cause warrant is obtained. This aims to protect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals' motor vehicle records. 2. It restricts the use of criminal offender record information (CORI) to only criminal justice purposes, and prohibits its access or disclosure for non-criminal, civil enforcement duties. This is intended to prevent the misuse of CORI data. 3. It requires written informed consent from individuals in custody before they can be interviewed by federal immigration agents, unless required by federal law. It also allows individuals to have an attorney present during such interviews. 4. It limits the ability of court officials to provide information about individuals attending court proceedings to federal immigration authorities, unless required by law. 5. It prohibits law enforcement, prosecutors, and other officials from inquiring about the immigration status of victims, family members, and witnesses, unless required by law, in order to encourage their participation in the justice system. Overall, the bill aims to protect the rights and privacy of individuals, especially vulnerable populations, and ensure equitable access to the justice system in Massachusetts.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S985