Massachusetts bill H2648 allows law enforcement to detain convicted criminals for up to 12 hours to transfer custody to U.S.

Massachusetts bill H2648 empowers law enforcement officers to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in transferring custody of convicted criminals. Officers can detain individuals for up to 12 hours if they meet certain criteria, such as being a removable alien or convicted of specific offenses. A supervisory officer must first determine that the person poses a threat to public safety. An appropriate judicial officer must then make a probable cause determination within 12 hours of detention.

Massachusetts bill H2648 allows law enforcement to detain convicted criminals for up to 12 hours to transfer custody to U.S.

Massachusetts bill H2648 empowers law enforcement officers to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in transferring custody of convicted criminals. Officers can detain individuals for up to 12 hours if they meet certain criteria, such as being a removable alien or convicted of specific offenses. A supervisory officer must first determine that the person poses a threat to public safety. An appropriate judicial officer must then make a probable cause determination within 12 hours of detention.