Summary
The Trump administration is suing Boston and its mayor over sanctuary city laws. The lawsuit claims Boston does not cooperate with federal immigration authorities, which allegedly leads to the release of dangerous criminals.
Key Facts
- The lawsuit was filed by the Trump administration against Boston in a U.S. District Court.
- The Trump Justice Department claims Boston's sanctuary city laws interfere with federal immigration enforcement.
- Similar lawsuits have been filed against other cities like New York City, Los Angeles, and Denver.
- President Trump signed an executive order targeting sanctuary cities for not complying with his immigration policies.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi described Boston as a "worst sanctuary offender."
- The Boston Police Department and its commissioner are also named in the lawsuit.
- Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu issued a statement defending the city’s policies and criticized the lawsuit as unconstitutional.
- Boston intends to defend its laws and uphold the constitutional rights of cities.
