Massachusetts lawmakers push ban on warrantless civil immigration arrests
Mar 18, 2026 · Boston, MA

Massachusetts lawmakers are advancing legislation to prohibit warrantless civil immigration arrests at courthouses and other sensitive locations including hospitals, schools, and places of worship. Two bills, one from Governor Maura Healey and another from the Black and Latino Legislative Caucus, have gained support following recent federal immigration raids in the state that resulted in thousands of arrests.
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