Sanctuary City Mayors to Testify Before Congress on Immigration Policies

Mayors from Boston, Chicago, Denver, and New York City will address the House Oversight Committee on March 5 regarding their cities' sanctuary policies and cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Attorney General Pam Bondi has paused federal funding for sanctuary cities and directed investigations into jurisdictions impeding federal law enforcement.
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee, chaired by James Comer, is examining the impact of sanctuary city policies on public safety and federal immigration enforcement.
Mayors Michelle Wu (Boston), Brandon Johnson (Chicago), Mike Johnston (Denver), and Eric Adams (New York City) have confirmed their participation in the March 5 hearing.
The committee has requested documents and communications from the cities dating back to January 2024 to evaluate their compliance with federal immigration laws.
The mayors argue that their sanctuary policies balance public safety with inclusivity, while critics claim these policies hinder federal efforts to remove dangerous individuals.