Multiple Sanctuary Cities Reject DOJ Immigration Enforcement Threats

Several sanctuary cities, including Boston and Hoboken, are resisting federal pressure from the Trump administration to dismantle their sanctuary immigration policies. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has issued ultimata demanding these cities cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, threatening legal action and the loss of federal funding if they fail to comply. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu strongly rejected Bondi's demands, framing the administration’s approach as divisive and emphasizing the city's commitment to protecting immigrant communities. Similarly, Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla condemned the Trump administration’s tactics as abusive and vowed to uphold sanctuary policies despite ongoing federal lawsuits and threats to cut funding. Bondi's letters cited federal statutes that could lead to criminal charges for officials obstructing immigration enforcement, but both mayors and their cities remain defiant, emphasizing their moral stance and the importance of immigrant protection. These confrontations highlight the ongoing national conflict over immigration enforcement between federal authorities and sanctuary jurisdictions.