'Boston will not back down' Mayor Michelle Wu responds to Trump's sanctuary city ultimatum

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu responded to a compliance deadline from U. S. Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding federal immigration laws, asserting the city's sanctuary status. Wu, joined by 31 mayors across the nation, received warnings of prosecution for failing to comply with the Trump administration's policies. In a news conference, she urged the administration to stop attacking cities, stating, “Stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.

” She highlighted that Boston adheres to state laws that restrict federal immigration enforcement participation. Wu's letter to Bondi reaffirmed the city's commitment to protecting all residents and standing as a "beacon of freedom. " The Trump administration's recent actions have included deploying federal agents to Washington, D. C. , raising concerns about local law enforcement autonomy.

Boston leaders, including Police Commissioner Michael Cox, expect federal agents will not intervene in local policing matters. The situation underscores the ongoing conflict between sanctuary policies and federal immigration enforcement.