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Question of the Day By - Associated Press - Tuesday, February 2, 2021
BOSTON (AP) - Democratic lawmakers announced Tuesday they’ll renew their push to make Massachusetts a sanctuary state, joining activists in saying the action is needed to ensure all residents can seek medical care, emergency aid, and court and police protection without fear of deportation, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Safe Communities Act would end state and local law enforcement involvement in deportations, including ending agreements that deputize sheriffs and correctional personnel as federal immigration agents, in order to identify people for possible deportation.