Maura Healey signed the PROTECT Act into law on Wednesday, establishing what proponents call the nation's strongest immigrant protections. Healey, a Democrat seeking reelection this year, called Trump’s immigration enforcement tactics “cruel, unconstitutional, un-American; It is so stupid.” We’re standing up for what’s right, and we’re taking action to protect people’s safety,” Healey said. “The PROTECT Act is the strongest law in the country to protect people from ICE and to protect public safety.” “Governor Healey’s decision to sign the PROTECT Act is driven by politics, not public safety,” Shortsleeve said.