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Massachusetts Lawmakers Reach Deal on Sweeping Illegal Immigrant Protection Bill

Massachusetts lawmakers reached a deal on the PROTECT Act, a bill expanding protections for illegal immigrants by limiting ICE civil enforcement at courthouses, schools, hospitals and child care centers.

By State House News Service
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Massachusetts Lawmakers Reach Deal on Sweeping Illegal Immigrant Protection Bill
The PROTECT Act conference committee met for the first time in the State House on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Attendees included Sens. Pavel Payano and Cindy Friedman, and Reps. Marcus Vaughn, Andy Vargus and Daniel Cahill. Sen. Ryan Fattman attended via Zoom. Photo by Alison Kuznitz / State House News Service

Massachusetts lawmakers reached a deal on the PROTECT Act, a bill expanding protections for illegal immigrants by limiting ICE civil enforcement at courthouses, schools, hospitals and child care centers.

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