AMERICAN IMMIGRATION COUNCIL • IRIS
Boston Mayor Restricts ICE Use of Public Property and Promote Transparency

Policy ID

BO-EO-2026-2-5
Local Response
Boston
Executive Order

Short Description

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu signed an executive order that bars federal immigration agents from using city buildings, parking lots, or parks for enforcement staging or operations relating to civil immigration enforcement. The order also details city guidance and plans relating to (1) de-escalation tactics during federal provocations and federal immigration enforcement encounters and (2) promoting transparency in federal conduct. The order also instructs the City of Boston Office of Neighborhood Services to create sign templates indicating no public access is available, for use by private property holders who aim to restrict private space from use for civil immigration enforcement measures.

Date Adopted

02/05/2026

See Also

Massachusetts Legislature Passes Immigrant Rights Package

08/05/2026
Statewide
Legislative Action
MA

Amherst, MA Town Manager Issues Guidance for Local Response to Federal Immigration Enforcement

03/03/2026
Amherst
Executive Order
MA

Mayors of Greater Boston Communities Issue Orders Barring ICE from Using City Property

02/05/2026
Boston
Executive Order
MA