An Act relative to Massachusetts state sovereignty
This bill prohibits Massachusetts state law enforcement agencies, municipalities, and other subdivisions from entering into, extending, or renewing any contracts with the federal government. The law specifically targets agreements related to civil immigration detention and restricts such partnerships to a maximum of ninety days after the bill takes effect. It empowers the state Attorney General to sue entities that violate these restrictions and allows private citizens to file lawsuits against violators. The legislation aims to limit state involvement in federal immigration enforcement while ensuring that local officers can still perform their standard public safety duties.
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1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
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Tony Cabral
DDemocratic
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Becca Rausch
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Hendricks
DDemocratic
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Christine Barber
DDemocratic
Co
Erika Uyterhoeven
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Hawkins
DDemocratic
Co
Lindsay Sabadosa
DDemocratic
Co
Mindy Domb
DDemocratic
Co
Orlando Ramos
DDemocratic
Co
Pat Duffy
DDemocratic
Co
Paul Schmid
DDemocratic
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