Across the country, states and local leaders are pushing back against expanded federal immigration enforcement and working to protect community trust and due process. Here in Massachusetts, the PROTECT Act led by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus would do exactly that.
The bill would keep local law enforcement focused on public safety and strengthen due process by ensuring all Massachusetts residents can access courthouses without fear of being violently and unjustly apprehended.
As an immigrant justice organization providing legal aid to asylum seekers, we know these protections are not abstract. They determine whether our clients can safely access courts and defend their rights.
Earlier this month, Mabel Center joined the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute to answer questions from legislators prior to the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security hearing about the PROTECT Act. The bill has now been reported favorably out of committee.
Justice requires more than words. It requires showing up. And we will continue to do just that.
Visit the links below to learn more and/or take action:
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Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA)
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