Boston Police Secretly Assist ICE Amid Sanctuary City Tensions

Despite Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's staunch sanctuary city policies and public opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), many Boston police officers are secretly cooperating with ICE to provide intelligence and assist in arresting criminal illegal immigrants. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons revealed that officers fear retaliation if they cooperate openly but are nonetheless aiding federal authorities behind the scenes to remove dangerous criminals from neighborhoods. Lyons emphasized that this covert collaboration is not unique to Boston, as officers in other sanctuary jurisdictions also support ICE efforts quietly. Wu has publicly condemned ICE and resisted federal pressure to change the city's sanctuary policies, even comparing ICE agents to neo-Nazis, while promising to continue defying the Trump administration's immigration enforcement. Meanwhile, Lyons pledged to increase federal agent presence in sanctuary cities like Boston to address the immigration crisis and criticized local leaders for ignoring the concerns of law enforcement on the ground. The tension highlights a rift between Boston's liberal leadership and rank-and-file officers prioritizing public safety over political directives.