Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker Opposes Sanctuary State Bill
Posted by Jonathan Hanen | Jun 19, 2017
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced he will oppose the so-called “Safe Communities Act” (S 1305/H 3269) that many Massachusetts political observers regard as a sanctuary state bill. Baker stated in a June 9 press release that “The safety and security of our communities is a top priority for our administration, and I oppose this bill that would prohibit law enforcement from enforcing bipartisan policies that have been in place for 10 years and prevented violent and dangerous convicted criminals from being released back onto our streets.”
If enacted, the law would bar law enforcement officers in the Bay State from honoring ICE detainer requests to hold illegal aliens, pursuant to a civil warrant issued by the feds, after they have been released from jail. The bill would only allow compliance with the detainer when accompanied by a judicial warrant. S 1305/H 3269 would also bar any sharing of information with ICE about the immigration status of detainees who have been arrested and booked.
http://immigrationreform.com/2017/06/19/massachusetts-governor-charlie-baker-opposes-sanctuary-state-bill/
