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This bill aims to restrict immigration-related agreements and collaborations in Massachusetts by prohibiting covered entities (including state and local government agencies, law enforcement departments, and authorities) from entering into new or renewing existing immigration collaboration agreements or immigration detention agreements. Specifically, the bill defines these agreements broadly, including contracts that grant federal immigration enforcement powers or involve arresting, detaining, or housing individuals for civil immigration purposes. The legislation mandates that any existing agreements must be terminated within a specific timeframe: immigration collaboration agreements must end within 30 days of the act's effective date, and immigration detention agreements must end within 90 days. The Attorney General is empowered to take legal action against any entity violating these provisions, with the ability to seek restraining orders or injunctions in state Superior Court. Additionally, the bill does not preclude private parties from bringing their own legal actions regarding potential violations, providing multiple enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with the new restrictions on immigration-related agreements.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1122