Safe Communities Act 2019

An Act to Protect Civil Rights for All Massachusetts Residents. (Bill), Fact Sheets (English, Spanish, Portugese)

The Safe Communities Act is back before the Mass. Legislature, as S.1401 (Sen. Jamie Eldridge) and H.3573 (Reps. Ruth Balser and Liz Miranda). It’s simpler and more succinct, but has the same strong provisions, backed by a broad-based and diverse coalition:

  • No police inquiries about immigration status;

  • Provide basic due process protections;

  • Limit notifications to ICE about immigrants in custody;

  • End 287(g) contracts to deputize officers as ICE agents; and

  • Provide crucial training and accountability.

Contact Us for resources if your organization is interested in hosting a State House lobby day for this bill. The Lobby Day would entail a team of about 20-30 to meet at the state house and drop off lit at the 200 offices around the State House.

Updates

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Street Team Update #14
Street Team Update #14
Safe Communities Act Hearing 1/24/2020
Safe Communities Act Hearing 1/24/2020
Lights 4 Liberty Vigil and full-day Action Photos
Lights 4 Liberty Vigil and full-day Action Photos
Under the Radar: The Trump Administration’s Stealth Attack on the U.S. Immigration System
Under the Radar: The Trump Administration’s Stealth Attack on the U.S. Immigration System

Jobs with Justice joined Senator Ed Markey today at the Chelsea Collaborative for a press conference. He released a copy of his report Under the Radar: The Trump Administration’s Stealth Attack on the U.S. Immigration System that details dozens of policy changes from the Trump administration that directly harm our neighbors.

Time to Get Our House in Order!

There is a lot going on in the State House these days! Thanks to the activism and advocacy of folks like you, lawmakers have filed some very exciting bills that, if they get passed, could hold Massachusetts accountable to defending workers on the job and investing in the communities we live in. Learn more about these bills and help get them passed by asking your representatives to co-sponsor.

Safe Communities Act 2019 Action Alert!
Safe Communities Act 2019 Action Alert!

The 2019 Safe Communities Act has been filed in the State House. Please read the action alert to learn how you can help identify cosponsors and attend the SCA Lobby Day at the State House on January 30, 2019.

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