Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed the Protect Act into law to restrict ICE agents' access to schools, daycares, hospitals, health centers, nursing homes, and courthouses. The law addresses community concerns about ICE enforcement deterring children from attending school, people from seeking medical care, and witnesses from appearing in court. The law also allows parents to pre-arrange guardianship for their children in case of ICE detention or deportation. The measure reflects growing tension between state immigration policy and federal enforcement priorities.