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Boston mayor to Bondi on ‘sanctuary’ threats: ‘Stop attacking our cities’

Mayor Michelle Wu affirmed Boston's sanctuary city status, refusing to aid federal immigration enforcement despite threats of funding cuts and legal action from the Trump administration.

  • On Tuesday, August 19, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu firmly rejected a federal deadline demanding the city lift sanctuary policies at a news conference and rally outside City Hall.
  • The deadline followed Attorney General Pam Bondi's letter warning Boston and 34 other sanctuary jurisdictions to comply with federal immigration policies or face prosecution.
  • Boston officials cited the Trust Act, which limits local police cooperation on civil immigration enforcement while allowing joint work on criminal cases, and opposed federal intervention amid recent federal agent deployments in Washington, D.C.
  • Wu responded by urging critics to stop targeting cities as a distraction from their administration's shortcomings and affirmed that Boston will remain resolute. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice contends that sanctuary city policies obstruct law enforcement efforts and endanger the safety of U.S. residents.
  • Wu's response signals Boston will maintain its current sanctuary stance, suggesting continued resistance despite federal pressure and potential legal consequences.
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Mayor Michelle Wu responded Tuesday to the federal government's ultimatum on sanctuary city policies, stating that Boston "will not back down" in the face of threats to withdraw federal funds or initiate legal action. The U.S. Department of Justice sent letters to several jurisdictions classified as sanctuary on August 13, pointing out its "illegal status" and possible violations of federal law for allegedly interfering with immigration law enfo…

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WHDH broke the news in Boston, United States on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
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