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Beverly Today
By the People, for the People
Beverly Limits ICE Enforcement on Municipal Grounds
Mayor Michael Cahill announces new proclamation to restrict federal immigration agents' activities on city-owned property.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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The city of Beverly, Massachusetts has issued a new proclamation that will limit the activities of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on municipal grounds. The proclamation, announced by Mayor Michael Cahill, bars ICE officials from staging operations or making arrests on city-owned property without a judicial warrant or order. The move is part of an effort to affirm the community's commitment to the safety of all Beverly residents, including immigrant residents.
Why it matters
This proclamation aligns with Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's recent executive order restricting ICE operations in certain public spaces like schools, churches, and courthouses. The Beverly policy aims to create a safer environment for all community members by limiting federal immigration enforcement on city property.
The details
The new Beverly proclamation was created in consultation with Police Chief John LeLacheur, City Council President Julie Flowers, and School Committee Chair Lorinda Visnick. It states that "except as authorized by a judicial warrant or judicial order, civil arrest by federal immigration officers shall not be executed in nonpublic areas of city facilities" and that "city property shall not be used by federal immigration officers as staging areas, processing locations, or operations bases to support their immigration enforcement efforts." The Beverly Police Department's Immigration Status and Detainer Policy has also been updated to reflect the new proclamation.
- The proclamation was announced on February 10, 2026.
The players
Michael Cahill
The mayor of Beverly, Massachusetts who announced the new proclamation limiting ICE enforcement on municipal grounds.
John LeLacheur
The Beverly Police Chief who was consulted on the proclamation.
Julie Flowers
The Beverly City Council President who was involved in creating the proclamation.
Lorinda Visnick
The Beverly School Committee Chair who was consulted on the proclamation.
Maura Healey
The Governor of Massachusetts who issued an executive order restricting ICE operations in certain public spaces.
What they’re saying
“As mayor, I have recommitted our city to certain key policies, all in our ongoing effort to keep all Beverly residents, including particularly our immigrant residents, and all our Beverly Police personnel safe in our community.”
— Michael Cahill, Mayor of Beverly (Patch)
What’s next
The new Beverly proclamation will go into effect immediately, with the Beverly Police Department updating its policies to reflect the restrictions on ICE enforcement activities on municipal grounds.
The takeaway
This policy decision by the city of Beverly demonstrates a commitment to protecting the safety and rights of all community members, including immigrant residents, by limiting federal immigration enforcement on city-owned property. It aligns with broader efforts in Massachusetts to create more welcoming environments for immigrant populations.
