Amid questions about whether Massachusetts State Police will support mass deportations under the incoming Trump administration, the agency’s written policy spells out troopers’ responsibilities.
The policy, last updated in December 2023, begins: “Investigating and enforcing violations of federal immigration law is not a mission of the Massachusetts State Police. Accordingly, it is not appropriate for a member of the State Police to inquire about an individual’s immigration or travel status for the sole purpose of facilitating that person’s potential detention or deportation by U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE).”
The policy was shared with Boston 25 News on Monday following comments from Gov. Maura Healey on MSNBC over the weekend.
Healey was interviewed by anchor Lawrence Donnell about President-elect Trump, who has said he will order the deportation of millions of undocumented immigrants after he is sworn into office.
“Would the Massachusetts State Police assist in mass deportations?” Donnell asked Healey.