Trump government demands from Boston for Sanctuary Policies

The federal administration alleges that the city interferes with the application of immigration laws and allows the release of immigrants with criminal history

Washington, DC – The former president’s government Donald Trump This Thursday filed a lawsuit against the city of Boston and its local authorities, arguing that their Sanctuary City Policies They violate the Federal Immigration Law and put public safety at risk.

Legal action, presented by the Department of Justiceaccuse Boston of systematically refusing cooperate with immigration authoritieswhich, according to the demand, has resulted in the Immigrant release with criminal records They should have been deported.

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“Boston and its mayor have been some of the worst offenders in the United States regarding policies sanctuary”He said Pam BondiSecretary of Federal Justice. “If Boston does not protect its citizens from crime committed by illegal foreigners, this Department of Justice will.”

Context: Sanctuary policies and rejection of cooperation

The calls Sanctuary cities limit collaboration with the Customs Immigration and Control Service (ICE). Although there is no official definition, these jurisdictions usually prohibit their police forces from delivering people to ICE Without a court order, as is the case of Boston.

The mayor Michelle Wuwho did not respond immediately to the request for comments, had already expressed his position in a letter addressed to Bondi last month. In it, Wu defended the city’s policies and described Boston as “the safest city in the United States.”

“We ratify our mutual support and our democracy. Boston will never cease to be a lighthouse of freedom and a home for everyone,” Wu wrote in the letter.

Precedents and similar actions

This demand adds to others presented by the federal government against cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Denver and Rochesteras well as against Four New Jersey cities In May. The strategy is part of a legal offensive of the Trump administration against jurisdictions that, in their opinion, hinder the application of immigration laws.

What is the government looking for?

The Department of Justice asks the Court to declare Local policies illegal that limit cooperation with ICE, and to demand Boston to allow its authorities to stop immigrants sought by the federal government.