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Federal Immigration Enforcement Update

LWVUS Action Alert 

LWVUS has issued a federal ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress that Federal Immigration Enforcement Has Gone Too Far. All members are welcome to take action. Local Leagues are welcome to share the alert to their members.

LWVUS Statement 

LWVUS issued THIS STATEMENT on Federal Immigration Enforcement and Erosion of Constitutional Rights via their social media accounts and websites. “The League of Women Voters reaffirms that the rights outlined in the Constitution belong to all people, without exception. We will not accept policies or practices that suppress civic participation, weaponize enforcement, or undermine fundamental rights and human dignity.” Local Leagues are welcome to share the statement via their social media accounts and websites. 

LWVUS Letter to the US Senate

LWVUS sent a letter to all senators urging them to vote no on ICE funding. Read the letter HERE.

State Level Action on Federal Immigration Enforcement

Governor Healey signed Executive Order 650 on January 29 that:

  • Limits new 287(g) agreements
  • Bans ICE from making civil arrests in state facilities
  • Prohibits use of state property for ICE staging areas

Governor Healey also filed legislation as part of the FY’26 supplemental budget that would do the following:

  • Sensitive spaces: Reinstate sensitive spaces by preventing ICE from making arrests in courts, schools and child care programs, houses of worship, and healthcare facilities.
  • National Guard: Military force from another state may not enter Massachusetts without the Governor’s permission.
  • Guardianship: Pre-arrange guardianship for families who believe they will be detained by ICE so that children may be left with a caretaker.
  • For more complete details, read the press release HERE.

The Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus (MABLLC) filed the Protect Act, HD5608, on January 28 that bans future 287(g) agreements as well as ICE arrests in and around courthouses.

LWVMA, as part of the Protecting MA Communities Coalition, will evaluate the new legislation before determining next steps. We will update you on any developments and how you can be involved in advocacy. 

Sixty-eight members of the General Court led by Senator Collins sent a letter to Secretary Noem, Senate Majority Leader Thune and House Speaker Johnson, urging the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. Read the letter HERE.

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