Immigration (Enforcement)

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4221: An Act to promote and protect safety in the Commonwealth

HD 4221 requires Massachusetts law enforcement officers and court personnel to hold individuals for up to 36 hours when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) provides a written request for detention, mandating that the person receive a copy of the request. It also directs judges to consider ICE detainer requests when setting or modifying bail for people in custody, specifically if ICE has a written request and an administrative warrant for removal exists. The bill directly affects individuals in state custody with active ICE requests, law enforcement officers, and judges handling bail hearings. Key provisions establish a 36-hour detention window for ICE transfers and require judges to factor ICE requests into bail decisions under Chapter 276.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state law enforcement cooperation with ICE detainers and requires judges to consider ICE requests for bail, increasing state-level immigration enforcement cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3596: An Act relative to immigration detention and collaboration agreements

This bill prohibits Massachusetts state and local government agencies (including police departments, sheriff's offices, and correctional facilities) from entering new agreements with federal immigration authorities for immigration enforcement or detention. It also requires all existing agreements of this type to end within 30 days (for enforcement agreements) or 90 days (for detention agreements) after the law takes effect. The Attorney General can enforce the law by seeking court orders to stop violations. The bill directly affects how Massachusetts law enforcement interacts with federal immigration authorities regarding detention and enforcement.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits state law enforcement from collaborating with federal immigration authorities, protecting civil rights and reducing overreach in criminal justice system.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state agencies from collaborating with federal immigration enforcement, limiting state involvement in detaining immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jun 16, 2025

HD 4793: An Act facilitating assistance with Federal Operations Act

By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marc T. Lombardo relative to civil immigration detainers and state and local law cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationFacilitates state cooperation with ICE on detainers, mandating enforcement assistance per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1675: An Act relative to sanctuary policies in the commonwealth

By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1675) of Peter J. Durant, John R. Gaskey, Joseph D. McKenna, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and others for legislation to further define sanctuary policies in the commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill defines sanctuary policies, limiting state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, aligning with immigrant protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 23, 2026

H 2573: An Act to enhance public safety

By Representative Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2573) of Nicholas A. Boldyga for legislation to require mandatory cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement by local and state law enforcement agencies. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates local law enforcement to cooperate with ICE, increasing state-level immigration enforcement per bill's requirement for mandatory cooperation with federal immigration authorities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 2575: An Act relative to administering state and local agreements

By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2575) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and Christine P. Barber relative to law enforcement agreements to enforce federal law. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates state/local law enforcement agreements to enforce federal immigration law, directly supporting federal enforcement efforts per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 29, 2026

H 2309: An Act relative to sanctuary cities and towns

By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2309) of Marc T. Lombardo for legislation to prohibit cities or towns from failing to enforce federal immigration laws by designating themselves as sanctuary cities and to withhold unrestricted general government aid to cities and towns for non-compliance. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill prohibits sanctuary cities, mandates local enforcement of federal immigration laws, and withholds aid for non-compliance. This restricts local protections for immigrants and increases state-level enforcement cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 2580: An Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents

By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2580) of Manny Cruz, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to local and state law enforcement involvement in federal immigration enforcement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill limits state/local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement to protect civil rights, directly aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRestricts state law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement, protecting immigrant rights and safety per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 25, 2026

H 4115: An Act relative to preventing immigration reporting and ensuring the right to legal counsel

H 4115 would prohibit state and local agencies from sharing immigration status information with federal authorities and guarantee legal counsel for individuals in immigration proceedings. The bill directly affects immigrants in Massachusetts facing immigration enforcement and state agencies handling their cases. Key provisions include banning the disclosure of immigration status during routine interactions and requiring that legal representation be made available during immigration hearings. This legislation specifies concrete changes to reporting practices and access to legal assistance for affected individuals.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits sharing immigration status with federal authorities and guarantees legal counsel, directly protecting immigrants from enforcement cooperation and ensuring due process.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 1122: An Act relative to immigration detention and collaboration agreements

S 1122 prohibits Massachusetts state and local law enforcement agencies from entering new agreements with federal immigration authorities regarding detention. It requires existing collaboration agreements to end, limiting state involvement in federal immigration enforcement. This directly affects police departments, sheriffs' offices, and detention facilities that previously shared information or resources with federal immigration enforcement. The bill changes Massachusetts' approach to immigration enforcement cooperation under the framework of state sovereignty.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits state/local law enforcement from new/federal immigration detention agreements and ends existing ones, directly limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement per support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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