Immigration (Detention)

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SD 3636: An Act to get ICE out of families

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to get ICE out of families. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill explicitly aims to remove ICE from family enforcement, opposing federal immigration actions affecting families per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3744: An Act supporting and honoring Immigration and Customs Enforcement lawful detainments (SHIELD Act)

This bill requires Massachusetts local law enforcement agencies to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requests to detain individuals convicted or charged with specific serious offenses: aggravated felonies (e.g., murder, drug trafficking), violent crimes, gang offenses, or terrorism. It mandates holding these individuals for ICE custody if they meet any of these categories, or if an officer determines they pose a public safety threat. The law applies to all state, municipal, college, and university police departments, sheriffs' offices, and correctional facilities within Massachusetts. It creates a legal obligation for local agencies to honor these ICE detainer requests under defined circumstances.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates local law enforcement to detain individuals for ICE based on serious offenses, expanding detention without reform measures, opposing criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates local law enforcement to cooperate with ICE on detaining individuals for serious offenses, increasing state-level immigration enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 582: An Act relative to state compliance with detainer requests

This bill requires Massachusetts state and local law enforcement agencies to comply with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer requests. It mandates that agencies notify ICE at least 24 hours before releasing an individual subject to a detainer or hold them for up to 48 hours, and prohibits agencies from having policies that refuse such requests. The law also requires all law enforcement officials to complete training on detainer procedures within six months and mandates annual reports detailing how many detainers were honored, with reasons for any non-compliance. The bill directly affects all state, municipal, and campus police departments, sheriffs' offices, courts, and correctional facilities in Massachusetts.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates state compliance with ICE detainers, reducing local discretion and potentially increasing detention without due process, opposing criminal justice reform principles.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state compliance with ICE detainers, requiring holds and notifications, strengthening federal immigration enforcement95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 723: An Act to enhance the authority of courts to protect public safety

SD 723 allows Massachusetts court officers to temporarily detain individuals for up to 12 hours at ICE's request, provided a judge confirms specific public safety risks. It directly affects immigrants facing deportation who meet criteria like terrorism convictions, gang involvement, certain felonies, or serious crimes (e.g., domestic violence, drug trafficking). The bill requires judges to review ICE's written request and administrative warrant before granting detention and mandates written justification if denied. It also requires judges to consider ICE detainer requests when setting or adjusting bail, potentially delaying release pending federal action.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationAllows state courts to detain immigrants for ICE based on public safety claims, enabling federal enforcement cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4217: An Act empowering law enforcement to cooperate with the United States to transfer custody of convicted criminals

This bill allows Massachusetts law enforcement officers (like police, sheriffs, and state troopers) to temporarily hold non-citizens who meet specific criteria for up to 12 hours to transfer them to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It directly affects individuals convicted of certain serious crimes - such as domestic violence, drug trafficking, gang-related offenses, or violent felonies - as defined in the bill. Key provisions require ICE to provide a written request and warrant, a supervisory officer to verify public safety threats based on listed criteria, and a court to review the detention within 12 hours. The bill explicitly prohibits holding individuals for immigration purposes without these safeguards and ensures court records remain public.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state law enforcement cooperation with ICE for transferring non-citizens convicted of serious crimes, increasing state-level immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2077: An Act supporting and honoring Immigration and Customs Enforcement lawful detainments (SHIELD Act)

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1096) of Ryan C. Fattman, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to support and honor detention requests by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Judiciary.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state cooperation with ICE detentions, directly supporting federal enforcement actions per bill title and summary95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4222: An Act to enhance the authority of courts to protect public safety

HD 4222 allows Massachusetts court officers to detain non-citizens for up to 12 hours at the direction of a judicial officer, specifically when ICE provides a written request and an arrest warrant, and the judicial officer determines the person poses a public safety threat based on specific criminal convictions. It directly affects court officers, judicial officers, and non-citizens with certain prior convictions (e.g., terrorism, gang-related offenses, violent crimes, or specific felonies). The bill requires judicial officers to document reasons for denying ICE requests and maintains these records publicly, while also requiring judges to consider ICE detainer requests when setting bail. It does not create new immigration enforcement powers but modifies court procedures for handling ICE requests related to public safety. The bill focuses on concrete procedural changes within existing legal frameworks.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands detention authority for non-citizens with specific convictions, increasing enforcement powers rather than advancing reform or protecting rights.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates state court cooperation with ICE by allowing 12-hour detentions of non-citizens with specific criminal convictions, directly increasing state-level immigration enforcement cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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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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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 · House Mar 26, 2026

H 2009: An Act supporting and honoring Immigration and Customs Enforcement lawful detainments (SHIELD Act)

This bill (H 2009) is a symbolic resolution expressing support for federal immigration detainers issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It does not alter ICE's enforcement procedures or create new legal requirements. The bill directly affects state and local law enforcement agencies that receive ICE detainer requests by affirming their role in cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. It was introduced by Representative Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida as a statement of legislative backing for existing ICE practices. The resolution has no binding effect on actual detention policies.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill explicitly supports ICE detainers and affirms state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, advancing federal enforcement over immigrant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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