Judge blocks White House from cutting funding to Boston, other sanctuary cities

U. S. District Judge William Orrick blocked the Trump administration from cutting funding to Boston and 33 other sanctuary jurisdictions. The ruling came after threats from the White House to pursue criminal charges against local leaders who do not comply with federal immigration requests. Boston's Trust Act safeguards immigrants by preventing local police from detaining them without a criminal warrant.

Mayor Michelle Wu stated that the city complies with all laws and will continue to support its communities. Several sanctuary cities are suing the federal government, arguing that immigration-related conditions on grant programs jeopardize essential funding. The ruling underscores the tension between federal immigration enforcement and local governance. Boston's stance as a sanctuary city aims to protect vulnerable populations, contributing to its status as a safe major city. The implications of this ruling may influence ongoing debates about immigration policy across the nation.