Governor of Massachusetts Declares State Will Not Aid in Trump’s Mass Deportation Efforts
During his presidential campaign, Trump promised to implement a mass deportation plan aimed at illegal immigrants.
The governor of Massachusetts stated that her administration would not cooperate with future deportation requests from President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump, with his victory on Tuesday, became the first president in over a century to win two nonconsecutive terms, amassing more than 73.5 million votes and gaining ground in several Democrat-controlled states.
In response, Democratic governors from New Jersey, California, New York, Massachusetts, and Illinois indicated their intention to defy Trump’s policies, including mass deportations and LGBT-related issues. They did not provide specific policy proposals but mentioned general ideas.
“No. Absolutely not,” she responded when asked if the state police agency would assist the Trump administration. “I believe it’s crucial for us all to acknowledge the pressure that will be on states and state officials. I can assure you we will work diligently to deliver.”
Trump’s campaign pledge to launch a mass deportation plan still stands, with Vice President-elect JD Vance suggesting that the administration will begin by deporting about 1 million illegal aliens with criminal records.
As the attorney general of Massachusetts, Healey filed numerous lawsuits against the previous Trump administration and hinted that more legal actions may be on the horizon.
“We need to recognize that in 2016, the court situation was different, and I anticipate there may be future litigation, as there are various ways in which people need to act in their states and for their residents,” she told MSNBC. “There are regulatory powers, executive authorities, and legislative options within our state.”
As of the time of publication, Trump had not responded to Healey’s remarks.
Outside of Massachusetts, several other Democratic governors expressed their unwillingness to adhere to certain Trump policies.
His office indicated that the special session would address abortion, immigrant protection, climate crisis, and LGBT issues.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul stated in a press conference that she would collaborate with Trump on certain matters but vowed to challenge any attempts by the new administration to harm New Yorkers or curtail their rights.
Notably, her office previously filed a civil case against Trump and his company, resulting in a substantial fine. Trump has labeled this as election interference and is appealing the decision.
The Epoch Times reached out to Trump’s campaign for comment but had not received a response at the time of publication.
