Feds: Immigration Crackdown Begins in Boston

Feds: Immigration crackdown begins in Boston

The Trump administration has initiated an immigration crackdown in Boston, while the White House is also suing city officials over alleged interference with federal efforts.

Trump’s lawsuit targeting Boston’s ‘sanctuary’ laws is about making noise, legal experts say - The Boston Globe

“It’s more about the filing of the complaint than actually succeeding on it,” said Aaron Katz, an adjunct law professor at Boston University School of Law.

Trump administration sues Boston in the latest escalation of its confrontation with sanctuary cities

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against the city of Boston as part of its nationwide campaign against sanctuary city policies, which limit local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The lawsuit, announced Thursday afternoon, names Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the city, the Boston Police Department, and Police Commissioner Michael Cox as defendants. Seguir leyendo