Sanctuary State Bill Opponents Say It Would Make Massachusetts Less Safe

Previously rejected by Massachusetts lawmakers, Safe Communities Act proponents made their case for more than seven hours at Gardner Auditorium in the State House on Friday as to why the state should not respect federal immigration law. The bill aims to prevent Massachusetts law enforcement and court personnel from asking people about their immigration status; limit communication with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including not letting the federal agency know when people would be release

Previously rejected by Massachusetts lawmakers, Safe Communities Act proponents made their case for more than seven hours at Gardner Auditorium in the State House on Friday as to why the state should not respect federal immigration law. The bill aims to prevent Massachusetts law enforcement and court personnel from asking people about their immigration status; limit communication with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including not letting the federal agency know when people would be release…