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~ During the Boston City Council meeting on Wednesday, a resolution was adopted that reaffirmed the Trust Act. The resolution, co-sponsored by Councilors Mejia and Weber, was originally presented by Councilor Louijeune.
The Trust Act, which was first enacted in 2014 and later amended in 2019, was introduced by former Councilor Josh Zakim. Its purpose is to define the roles and responsibilities of the Boston Police Department (BPD) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with the goal of promoting trust between local law enforcement and immigrant communities.
One of the key aspects of the Trust Act is its distinction between ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) divisions. This allows BPD to work with ICE-HSI on matters of significant public safety, such as human trafficking, child exploitation, drug and weapons trafficking, and cybercrimes. However, it also prohibits BPD from participating in civil immigration enforcement.
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According to the resolution, "The Trust Act's provisions have been crucial in creating a safe and welcoming environment for all residents. It ensures that immigrants can interact with local law enforcement without fear of deportation, ultimately enhancing public safety and community trust."
The City Council has made it clear that they will continue to monitor federal immigration policies that may impact residents. They are committed to protecting immigrant communities from unjust enforcement actions and upholding the principles of the Trust Act. This recognition highlights the importance of safeguarding the rights and dignity of all residents, regardless of their immigration status, in order to maintain a safe and welcoming city for all.
The Trust Act, which was first enacted in 2014 and later amended in 2019, was introduced by former Councilor Josh Zakim. Its purpose is to define the roles and responsibilities of the Boston Police Department (BPD) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with the goal of promoting trust between local law enforcement and immigrant communities.
One of the key aspects of the Trust Act is its distinction between ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) divisions. This allows BPD to work with ICE-HSI on matters of significant public safety, such as human trafficking, child exploitation, drug and weapons trafficking, and cybercrimes. However, it also prohibits BPD from participating in civil immigration enforcement.
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According to the resolution, "The Trust Act's provisions have been crucial in creating a safe and welcoming environment for all residents. It ensures that immigrants can interact with local law enforcement without fear of deportation, ultimately enhancing public safety and community trust."
The City Council has made it clear that they will continue to monitor federal immigration policies that may impact residents. They are committed to protecting immigrant communities from unjust enforcement actions and upholding the principles of the Trust Act. This recognition highlights the importance of safeguarding the rights and dignity of all residents, regardless of their immigration status, in order to maintain a safe and welcoming city for all.
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