Terrific news: Once again, your steadfast commitment to protecting our immigrant relatives, friends, neighbors and communities being terrorized by the federal administration has achieved results. 

The Massachusetts Senate will vote on the PROTECT Act, S.3072, An Act promoting the rule of law, oversight, trust, and equal constitutional treatment on Thursday, May 7. 

The Senate’s PROTECT Act shares key provisions with the House version:

• Bans new 287(g) agreements
• Limits informal collaboration with ICE
• Prevents civil arrests inside courthouses

The Senate bill also expands on and adds the following: 

• Prevents civil arrests in safe spaces including childcare facilities, public schools, some healthcare providers, and houses of worship during services
• Prohibits many specific forms of informal collaboration and information-sharing with ICE
• Allows lawsuits to be brought in state court for violation of US constitutional rights 

Read the Senate Way and Means Committee summary of the bill HERE. 

Please call or email your state senator TODAY using the sample script below. Find your senator HERE.

Call/Email Template:

Dear Senator __________:

As your constituent and a member of the League of Women Voters, I urge you to vote YES to pass the PROTECT Act, S.3072, An Act promoting the rule of law, oversight, trust, and equal constitutional treatment and to support the amendments listed below. Please oppose any amendments that would weaken the bill. 

#7 (Sen. Gomez) - Requires implementation in 30 days

#10 (Sen. Edwards) - Extends courthouse protections to adjacent areas

#55 (Sen. Brady) - Requires language translation of model policies for sensitive locations

Thank you for your demonstrated commitment to the safety and security of all residents of the Commonwealth.

Sincerely,

[First Name] [Last Name]

[Full street address]