Sanctuary City Mayors to Testify Before Congress on Policies and Migrant Crisis

Republicans challenge the immigration stances of New York, Boston, Chicago, and Denver as Trump administration pushes mass deportations.

Mayors from New York, Boston, Chicago, and Denver will testify Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee about their sanctuary policies and handling of migrant arrivals.
Republicans argue sanctuary city policies hinder federal immigration enforcement, while Democrats defend them as fostering trust and safety in immigrant communities.
New York City has spent over $7 billion to support more than 230,000 migrants since 2022, while Denver, Chicago, and Boston have also faced significant resource strains.
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against Chicago, Illinois, and New York state over sanctuary policies, seeking to remove federal funding for such jurisdictions.
Mayors are divided in their approaches, with New York's Eric Adams signaling willingness to collaborate with federal agents, while other mayors maintain strict sanctuary policies.