relative to cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 48
Summary
The bill would prohibit state and local agencies from blocking federal immigration enforcement and would allow county correctional facilities to detain individuals for Immigration and Customs Enforcement for up to an additional 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, if a formal agreement is in place. It targets local governments, county jails, and ICE, aiming to streamline cooperation on immigration matters. The measure failed, being ruled Inexpedient to Legislate.
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