![]() ![]() ![]() * Prevent officials from using any state resources to assist in immigration enforcement, including holding a criminal alien until ICE can take custody. * Prevent ICE from questioning suspected criminal alien detainees in jail. The LEA could not ask ICE about the immigration status of rapists, murderers, armed robbers, or drunk drivers. * Prohibit LEAs from inquiring about a detainee’s immigration status unless it is an element in the crime. Galvin seems reluctant to provide a truthful description of the bill. Now, when the truth matters more than ever, Mr. Galvin and his fellow sponsors of Bill S.1305/H.3269 would severely restrict future cooperation with ICE - even when the community wants to cooperate. Law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in most Massachusetts communities regularly exchange information about persons held in custody for crimes with the federal authorities, including the FBI and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Bill Galvin’s recent guest column in the Canton Citizen concerning his support for the Safe Communities Act. The following letter is in response to state Rep. ![]()
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