Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security -- 11-25-2025 (Part 2 of 3)

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security · November 25, 2025

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Opening and first witness: Christina Acevedo

Public Comment

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Chair convenes the hearing; Christina Acevedo (public commenter) testifies in support of the Safe Communities Act (H2580 and S1681), saying ICE operations have intensified, community members are scared to leave home or access services, and local law enforcement should be prevented from colluding with ICE.

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A joint public hearing on the Safe Communities Act (House Bill H2580 and Senate Bill S1681) where dozens of advocates, service providers, students and opponents testified about whether Massachusetts should prohibit local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Supporters stressed community safety and chilling effects; opponents warned of risks to public safety and cooperation with ICE.

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