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New city law

Ban ICE from City Property in Boston

Last activity February 6, 2026 (8 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    February 1, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to send it to the full council for a vote.

  3. Council vote

  4. Mayor's desk

  5. In effect

The ordinance would bar United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from using Boston city property for civil immigration enforcement, such as staging, processing, or detaining individuals. Introduced February 1, 2026 and referred to the City Council on February 4, 2026, it frames access to city spaces as essential for public safety and trust.

Filed by Benjamin Jacob Weber, Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Ruthzee Louijeune, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Sharon Durkan, Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Liz Breadon, Brian Worrell, Julia Mejia, and Miniard Culpepper

Now with the Committee on Government Operations

About Civil Rights & Immigration

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Official title

Ordinance Prohibiting the Use of Boston City Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Timeline

  1. February 4, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council