A long list of “conversations to be had,” about the challenges faced by our local immediate communities takes precedence. A fraction of these conversations, are relevant topics that hits close to home and further reemphasizes EJL, Inc’s stance in its fight for equality and justice for the disenfranchised.

The Boston Trust Act, passed in 2014, is a local ordinance that limits cooperation between Boston law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, specifically U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The policy aligns with Boston’s broader efforts to protect immigrant communities while maintaining public safety. The act primarily prevents Boston Police Department (BPD) officers from honoring ICE detainer requests or assisting ICE in enforcing civil immigration laws, which are not considered criminal violations under U.S. law.

The Boston’s “Trust Act” has been on the books since 2014. It prohibits cooperation with ICE on civil warrants. Immigration violations are primarily a civil offense.