Massachusetts town bans its employees from enforcing immigration rules

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Posted on 12/21/2024 5:10:53 AM PST by lowbridge

The Select Board of Natick, Massachusetts on Wednesday approved a new immigration policy preventing employees from enforcing immigration rules.

Unless permitted by federal or state laws, town employees cannot “inquire or collect any information regarding the citizenship or immigration status of any individual.” Employees also may not detain a person solely because they are suspected of being in the country illegally.

“No employee of the Town shall perform the functions of an immigration officer, nor shall the Town use Town funds, resources, facilities, property, equipment or personnel to directly assist in the enforcement of federal civil immigration laws,” an excerpt of the policy reads.

An exception in the policy allows police officers to still serve warrants, subpoenas and detainers.

The policy sparked fierce debate and widespread outrage in Natick. Select Chair Kathryn Coughlin’s vehicle was reportedly spray painted with “deport illegals,” according to CBS Boston.

“I am under the impression that it probably wasn't even a Natick person," Coughlin told the outlet.

Others expressed outrage over the new policy on the town’s Facebook page.

“Yes or no, does any insane news coming out of liberal Massachusetts surprise you anymore?” one asked.

“The tax payers should get used to budget shortfalls And increased taxes in Natick especially now that they voted 5-0 to adopt sanctuary city rules,” another added.

The decision follows the nearby Boston City Council’s unanimous decision to uphold the city’s sanctuary status ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House. The council approved a resolution reaffirming the city’s commitment to the Trust Act, which prevents the Boston Police Department’s involvement in civil immigration detainment.

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