Federal immigration officials are rejecting Governor Maura Healey's statement that Massachusetts is not a sanctuary state.
Todd Lyons with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says the state could help remove egregious foreign born public safety threats by simply informing the agency of their arrests.
While Healey was not specifically named, Lyons says many cities and towns in Massachusetts openly support sanctuary policies.
Healey says she supports deporting violent foreigners, but is opposed to ICE rounding up groups of people believed to be here illegally.
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