The proposed bill, titled "An Act facilitating assistance with Federal Operations Act," seeks to amend several sections of the General Laws of Massachusetts to enhance cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Key provisions include the requirement for the registry to provide information related to federal civil immigration detainers, the participation of the department in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) program, and mandates for local law enforcement agencies to also participate in this program. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the department of state police will provide funding to local agencies for compliance and ensures that at least 5% of department employees are certified under the 287(g) program.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section that allows court officers, local law enforcement officers, or state police officers to detain individuals subject to a federal immigration detainer until federal authorities take custody or for a specified duration. It also requires notification and coordination with federal immigration authorities regarding the transfer of detained individuals. These amendments aim to strengthen the collaboration between state and federal immigration enforcement efforts in Massachusetts.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 6C-56, 124-1