The Massachusetts GOP on Tuesday called the "sanctuary city" policies a problem after it was reported on Monday that two Iranian men were found to have ties to a fatal drone strike that killed several United States military servicemen in Jordan earlier this year.

"The language used by Massachusetts Democratic leaders in describing our state as a sanctuary to the international community and that they won't cooperate with federal authorities, sends a dangerous signal to bad actors around the world. It tells them that Massachusetts is a safe haven where they can evade prosecution from the United States federal government," MassGOP Chair Amy Carnevale said in a statement.

"It's time for the Healey-Driscoll Administration to stand with the people of Massachusetts and declare that our state will no longer serve as a sanctuary for criminals whether they're here legally or illegally. For the safety and security of our communities, Massachusetts must send a clear message: there is no sanctuary for international criminals in our Commonwealth," she added.