Elected officials in Massachusetts are responding to President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to deport many undocumented immigrants by declaring a state of emergency and utilizing military resources. Governor Maura Healey is concerned about the potential upheaval in communities due to mass deportations. While Massachusetts is not a sanctuary state, it does have eight sanctuary cities, including Boston and Cambridge. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu emphasized the importance of the Trust Act in distinguishing the roles of local police and ICE. In Worcester, leaders are committed to remaining inclusive and not targeting individuals based on their immigration status. Former Sheriff Tom Hodgson criticized the Biden administration for closing the ICE detention center in Dartmouth after Trump’s ally, Sheriff Paul Heroux, had no plans for future detention programs. The closure was seen as a political move orchestrated by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Mass deportation remains a contentious issue in Massachusetts, with government officials and law enforcement grappling with the implications of Trump’s plan.
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