Mayor Wu responds to Trump admin ultimatum
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Wu blasted a letter from US Attorney General Pam Bondi renewing the Trump administration’s demand that Boston end policies the president views as impeding federal immigration enforcement efforts.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the Justice Department will continue to bring lawsuits against sanctuary cities.
Democrat Boston Mayor Michelle Wu featured a live mariachi band before her press conference about the Trump administration’s targeting of the city over its sanctuary policies. Wu held an outdoor press event on Tuesday where she vowed to resist the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) demands to comply with federal immigration law.
Boston Mayor Wu insists the city will not comply with Trump-era immigration policies, despite federal pressure.
The city of Boston is facing a Tuesday deadline to respond to a letter from the federal government regarding sanctuary city policies.