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MA H1588
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christine Barber
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Massachusetts state and local government entities, including all law enforcement agencies, from entering into new immigration collaboration or detention agreements with federal immigration authorities
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Requires termination of existing immigration collaboration agreements within 30 days and immigration detention agreements within 90 days of the Act's effective date
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Covers agreements under 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g), which allows federal authorities to deputize state and local officers to perform immigration enforcement functions
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Authorizes the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief in Superior Court against any entity violating these prohibitions, while preserving private rights of action
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Filed on January 17, 2025 by Representatives Christine P. Barber and David M. Rogers, with 36 total legislative co-sponsors
Legislative Description
Relative to immigration detention and collaboration agreements
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026
2/25/2026