Trump Border Czar Criticizes Boston's Immigration Policies, Vows Federal Action

Tom Homan accuses Boston of shielding undocumented offenders, prompting a clash with local officials over sanctuary city policies.

Tom Homan, the Trump administration's border czar, criticized Boston's Police Commissioner Michael Cox and the city's sanctuary policies during a speech at CPAC.
Homan claimed Massachusetts authorities released undocumented individuals charged with serious crimes, including child rape, without honoring ICE detainers, though no specific cases were substantiated.
Boston's Police Commissioner Michael Cox reaffirmed that the Boston Police Department does not enforce federal civil immigration detainers, in line with state and local laws.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu defended the city's approach, asserting that their policies prioritize public safety and compliance with state law while maintaining Boston as a welcoming city.
The legal framework in Massachusetts prevents local authorities from holding individuals solely based on ICE detainers, as ruled by the state Supreme Judicial Court and supported by the Boston Trust Act.