Protecting People From ICE

Governor Healey signed Executive Order No. 650 which prohibits civil arrests by ICE agents in nonpublic areas of state facilities unless authorized by a judicial warrant, any office or agency in the Executive Department entering a 287(g) agreement with ICE, and state facilities being used by ICE agents as a staging area, processing location, or operations base. The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently issued guidance to schools, child care providers, higher education institutions, health care facilities, places of worship, and residents regarding interactions with ICE agents.

Along with Attorney General Campbell, the Healey-Driscoll Administration is reminding communities that ICE does not have the right to enter non-public campus facilities, including dormitories, without a valid judicial warrant or order. Governor Healey has also filed legislation to keep ICE out of courthouses, schools, child care programs, hospitals and places of worship.

Attorney General Campbell released a “Know Your Rights” guide that is designed to help immigrants understand their rights and basic legal framework for ICE’s actions.

Governor Healey and Attorney General Andrea Campbell launched an online portal allowing Massachusetts residents to report alleged misconduct by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other federal agencies enforcing civil immigration laws.

Filing a report does not generate a complaint or start a lawsuit on your behalf.  For questions on your legal rights or responsibilities, please contact a private lawyer.