Massachusetts H2009 SHIELD Act mandates compliance with ICE detainers for certain criminal offenses.

The Massachusetts H2009 SHIELD Act amends state law to require compliance with detention requests from the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for individuals convicted or charged with specific offenses. These include aggravated felonies, violent crimes, criminal street gang offenses, and terrorism offenses. Law enforcement agencies must honor ICE detainers if they determine the alien poses a threat to public safety or if there is another compelling reason for detention. This act takes effect upon passage.

Massachusetts H2009 SHIELD Act mandates compliance with ICE detainers for certain criminal offenses.

The Massachusetts H2009 SHIELD Act amends state law to require compliance with detention requests from the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for individuals convicted or charged with specific offenses. These include aggravated felonies, violent crimes, criminal street gang offenses, and terrorism offenses. Law enforcement agencies must honor ICE detainers if they determine the alien poses a threat to public safety or if there is another compelling reason for detention. This act takes effect upon passage.