Published on February 15, 2026
Limit ICE
Federally
There is a move to block a bill which would defund DHS because of ICE's actions. One vote happened yesterday. Congress is out of session until February 23rd. There will be another vote after that. (See the link below for The Guardian article describing Democrats' proposed reforms)
National Indivisible has also asked members to support anti-ICE legislation. (See the links below for their call for action and instructions.)
Call your Senators:
Senator Elizabeth Warren wants to take back the billions in funding already allocated to DHS; please support her in that effort (202-224-4543)
Senator Edward Markey (202-224-2742)
Locally
Support the PROTECT ACT which would place limits on DHS/ICE activities in our state. (See the link below for more information from Massachusetts Peace Action.)
There has been some movement in MA on protections from ICE last week. The Governor proposed a bill, and the Black and Latino Caucus submitted a new bill called the PROTECT ACT. It is urgent that action is taken before the ICE surge comes to Massachusetts. In addition, the Safe Communities Act and Dignity Not Deportation are still on the table.
Please call immediately and often:
Massachusetts Cape and Islands State Senator Julian Cyr (617-722-1570)
Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Ron Mariano (617-722-2500)
Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka (617-722-1500).
Ask them to pass any and all of the above legislation quickly, BEFORE the coming ICE surge.
Call Governor Maura Healey (617-725-4005) and ask her to push the legislature into quick action on these important pieces of legislation.
Click here for Guardian description of Reforms
Click for Indivisible Campaign to Halt ICE Terror
Click for National Indivisible Script and Instructions to Defund ICE