Bill > H2288

This bill, titled "To protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents," proposes to prohibit local and state law enforcement agencies from assisting with federal immigration enforcement, except when required by law. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Defining terms like "law enforcement agency" and "immigration enforcement" to clarify the scope of the bill. 2. Prohibiting law enforcement officers from questioning individuals about their immigration status, unless required by law, and requiring informed consent and the presence of an attorney for any interviews conducted by federal immigration authorities. 3. Prohibiting state and local law enforcement agencies from initiating communication with federal immigration authorities about the release of individuals, except for the end of a criminal sentence. 4. Requiring law enforcement agencies to incorporate the bill's provisions into their training programs and investigate any complaints of violations. 5. Prohibiting state and local law enforcement officers from performing the functions of federal immigration officers, with an exception for intergovernmental service agreements between the Department of Correction or county jails and the Department of Homeland Security.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2288