Boston Mayor Michelle Wu (D) firmly rejected federal directives Tuesday, asserting her city would not comply with immigration enforcement measures outlined in letters from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The correspondence warned that municipalities failing to cooperate could face lawsuits or withholding of federal funds, part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to enforce immigration law in sanctuary cities.
At a high-energy press event, Wu criticized the administration, stating, “Stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures. Unlike the Trump administration, Boston follows the law… You are wrong on the law, and you are wrong on safety.”
She also labeled the administration as “a party that doesn’t follow the law” and emphasized that the federal threats were “serious and consequential” for local communities.
The press conference drew a diverse crowd including local leaders, business owners, public safety officials, LGBT activists, religious figures and labor representatives.
Wu highlighted Boston’s long history of civic leadership, referencing the city’s role in the American Revolution and its pioneering development of public schools and parks.
“This is our city. This is our country, and I’m proud to show the world what our community is made of,” she said, framing the city’s resistance as both