Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today filed an amicus brief in support of the city of Boston’s motion to dismiss a case brought by the federal government challenging the legality of the Boston Trust Act, a city ordinance that limits the participation of state and local officials in federal civil immigration enforcement. In the brief, AG Campbell argues that the Trust Act is consistent with state and federal law and that it advances public safety for all residents.
“The Trust Act promotes public safety and fosters trust between local law enforcement and the communities they serve, helping to make Boston the safest major city in America,” said AG Campbell. “I am proud to stand with the city of Boston against this egregious attempt at federal overreach, as we work to protect the rights of all municipalities to set local policy like the Trust Act, that is consistent with state and federal law.”